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July 6, 2011
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces July 4th Weekend Totals

Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the July 4th holiday weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop I area, which consists of six counties in south central Missouri. During the four day counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Friday July1, 2011 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday July 4, 2011, Troop I officers investigated 17 traffic crashes that resulted in five injuries and no fatalities. During the same period last year Troop I officers investigated 24 crashes that also resulted in five injuries and no fatalities.

Increased enforcement activities by officers assigned to Troop I began Friday morning, July 1, 2011 and concluded at midnight on Monday, July 4, 2011. During that period troopers made 13 arrests for DWI. Troopers also issued 375 summonses for speeding, 78 summonses for safety belt violations and 16 summonses for not having a child properly restrained in a child safety seat. Troopers assigned to Troop I also issued 568 warnings and assisted 173 motorists.

Captain Kenley stated, “I am pleased that for the second year in a row there were no traffic fatalities within the Troop I area over the Independence holiday weekend. I encourage everyone to put safety first during the remainder of the summer months as you travel our highways and enjoy our beautiful lakes and streams”.
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