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

Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt Highway-St. Joseph, MO. 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Sheldon Lyon
816-387-2345
H11126
November 26, 2012

EMPHASIS: Thanksgiving Holiday Enforcement Totals For Troop H


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the Thanksgiving weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop H area. During the holiday weekend, troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) and the 20 -Mile Trooper operation. The 2012 Thanksgiving weekend traffic crash counting period began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012, and ended at midnight on November 25, 2012. The following are totals from the enforcement operations:
DWI: 7
Speed: 90
Failed To Yield: 1
Seat Belt: 13
Following Too Close: 1
Other Hazardous Moving: 1
Non-moving Violations: 10
No Driver License: 8
Uninsured Motorist: 2
Warnings: 187
Assisted Motorists: 199
Troopers also investigated 13 crashes that resulted in five injuries. There were no fatalities recorded in Troop H.
Captain Robinson stated, “Please make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained. We hope everyone enjoys the holiday season with family and friends.”
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