MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop F Headquarters - 2920 North Shamrock Road - Jefferson City, MO 65102
NEWS RELEASE
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Scott White
573-751-1000
F161102
November 28, 2016
EMPHASIS:
Troop F Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Crash And Enforcement Totals
Captain Michael A. Turner, commanding officer of Troop F, Jefferson City, announces the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday traffic crash and preliminary enforcement totals for the Troop F area, which consists of the 13 counties in Central Missouri.
During the 2016 Thanksgiving weekend traffic crash counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2016, troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). In addition to Operation C.A.R.E., Troop F troopers conducted a Holiday Traffic Crash Reduction Effort on portions of Interstate 70, and U.S. Highways 54 and, 63, on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, and Sunday, November 27, 2016. During these operations, troopers investigated 45 traffic crashes, in which there were seven individuals injured. No fatalities were reported.
Preliminary enforcement totals show Troop F troopers made 10 arrests for driving while intoxicated, 11 arrests for drug violations, and issued 139 citations for exceeding the speed limit. Troopers responded to 129 calls for assisting motorists.
“We were very pleased that Troop F did not experience any fatal crashes this Thanksgiving holiday weekend,” stated Captain Turner. “Please continue to drive safely as we move into the Christmas season, and always take the time to buckle up.”
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
“Don’t Violate The Trust.”
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