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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS ALERT

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
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April 9, 2013

EMPHASIS: Media Invited To View Patrol's New Traffic Safety Video "Gone Too Soon"


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, would like to invite area media representatives to the Troop B Headquarters in Macon, Missouri, on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., to view the Patrol's new traffic safety video entitled, "Gone Too Soon."
The new traffic safety video, created by the Patrol's Audio-Visual Unit, is 15 minutes in length and uses photographs, music, and testimonials from traffic crash victims and family members. Roush-Fenway Racing driver Carl Edwards also speaks to the audience in the video. Mr. Edwards discusses the importance of paying attention when driving. The video focuses on risky behaviors behind the wheel, such as: drinking and driving, failure to use occupant restraints, inattentive driving, texting, and speeding.
The video is a collaborative effort between the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ameren Missouri, Bloomsdale Excavating Co. Inc., Missouri Farm Bureau, Operation Lifesaver, and State Farm Insurance. It is being released in April in time for the message to be shared prior to high school proms and graduations. The timing also brings attention to the fact that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Alcohol Awareness Month.
Media representatives are encouraged to arrive at the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters, located at 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Missouri, shortly before 1:00 p.m.
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