NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
314.340.4062
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May 30, 2007

EMPHASIS: Zero People Die In Troop C's 11-County Area During Memorial Day Holiday



Good news! The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop C, which consists of 11 counties (Pike, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles, St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry) had zero fatalities during the counting period of 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2007, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 28, 2007.
In 2004, fifteen people died on Missouri highways during the Memorial Day weekend; three of the fatalities occurred in Troop C.
In 2005, nine people died on Missouri highways during the Memorial Day weekend; three occurred in Troop C.
In 2006, ten people died on Missouri highways during the Memorial Day weekend; four of the fatalities occurred in Troop C.
In 2007, eleven people died on Missouri highways during the Memorial Day weekend; in the eleven counties that make up Troop C, there were “ZERO” fatalities.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol along with local police and sheriff’s departments have worked diligently and are delighted with these results. The Missouri Department of Transportation’s Division of Highway Safety also assisted by funding traffic safety enforcement programs.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges everyone to obey the posted speed limits, do not drink and drive, pay attention while operating your vehicle, and always wear your safety belt.