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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-09151
September 8, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Labor Day Holiday Totals

Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Labor Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) from Friday, September 4, 2015, through Monday, September 7, 2015.
Troop G troopers investigated a total of 16 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways, resulting in one fatality and 11 injuries. Troopers made six DWI arrests, 38 drug arrests, and issued 370 speed citations. Also, 74 people received citations for not wearing a seat belt and seven people were cited for child restraint violations. Over the course of the weekend, troopers gave 596 warnings and answered 169 calls for service in Troop G.
Troop G troopers working on U.S. Highway 60 also participated in a special enforcement operation. Troopers assigned to this operation worked 12-hour shifts to patrol 20-mile intervals on major highways and interstates in Missouri on Friday, September 4, 2015, and Monday, September 7, 2015. Troop G totals from this operation include:

115-- speed citations
18-- seat belt citations
5-- child restraint citations
15-- non-moving citations
1-- stop sign violation citation
3-- driver license violation citations
10-- uninsured motorist citations
2-- misdemeanor drug arrests
119-- warnings

Captain Inman says, “We are always saddened when we experience a fatal crash in Troop G, as we did this holiday weekend. Please exercise the highest degree of care behind the wheel and always wear your seat belt.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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