MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop I Headquarters, P.O. Box 128, Rolla, Mo. 65402


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Cody H. Fulkerson
(573) 368-2345 Ext; 3953
I05C2015
May 28, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop I Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement Totals


Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla announces the 2015 Memorial Day Weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop I area. Troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the holiday weekend. As an added enforcement effort, Troop I officers also conducted a 20-Mile Trooper operation on Interstate 44. Troopers investigated 21 traffic crashes that caused two injuries and zero fatalities.

The 2015 Memorial Day holiday weekend counting period was from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015, through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2015. Enforcement totals are as follows:

Motor vehicle crashes investigated -- 21
Fatalities -- 0
Injuries -- 2
Speed -- 358 summonses
Seat Belt -- 356 summonses
Child Restraint -- 5 summonses
Other Traffic Related Violations -- 161 summonses
Driving While Intoxicated Arrests -- 9
Drug Arrests -- 26
Warnings -- 968
Motorist Assists -- 266

"I'm extremely pleased that we didn't have a fatality traffic crash in Troop I during this holiday period. Even though this major holiday period has ended, we want to urge motorists to continue to drive safely and please take the job of driving very seriously. Obey the speed limits, pay attention, buckle up and do not drink and drive," stated Captain Remillard.

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol encourages motorist to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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