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July 11, 2012
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces July Fourth Holiday Traffic Crash And Enforcement Totals

Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the July Fourth Holiday traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop I area, which consists of six counties in South Central Missouri. From July 3, 2012 through July 8, 2012, troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). During the peak travel periods on both July 3, 2012 and July 8, 2012, special enforcement operations were also conducted. These included the “20-Mile Trooper Operation” on I-44 and other projects on the secondary highways.

Enforcement efforts through the holiday period resulted in 298 citations for exceeding the posted speed limit, 138 citations for seat belt violations, four for child restraint violations and the issuance of 791 warnings. Troopers also made eight arrests for driving while intoxicated and 18 arrests for drug violations. During this holiday period officers investigated 49 traffic crashes that resulted in 23 injuries and one fatality. There were also 249 motorist assists and other calls for service during this period.

Captain Kenley stated, “Whether through our enforcement efforts, responding to an emergency or assisting someone who is in need, the Patrol’s motto of “Service and Protection” was again our objective over this holiday period. I hope your family was not touched by the tragic loss of life or injury that often occurs from either a vehicle or boating crash. Again, please keep safety in mind when you are traveling this summer and make each outing both a pleasant and memorable experience.”

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