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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B13011
January 2, 2013

EMPHASIS: Christmas And New Year's Holiday Totals For Troop B


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the traffic crash and enforcement totals for both the Christmas and New Year’s counting periods for the Troop B area.

During the Christmas counting period, which began at 6 p.m., Friday, December 21, and ended 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, Troop B officers investigated 21 traffic crashes, which resulted in six injuries, and no fatalities. Troopers also made three arrests for driving while intoxicated.

During the New Year’s counting period, which began at 6 p.m., Friday, December 28, and ended 11:59 p.m., on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, Troop B officers investigated 26 traffic crashes, which resulted in two fatalities, and nine injuries. The fatality traffic crashes occurred in Chariton and Clark counties. Troopers also made seven arrests for driving while intoxicated during the holiday period.

Captain Wilt stated, “Even though the holiday season has concluded, I urge motorists to always take the job of driving seriously and always ensure everyone in your vehicle is wearing a seat belt.”

The Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click it 4 Life !!!

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