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

Troop D Headquarters, 3131 East Kearney Street, Springfield, Missouri 65803


NEWS ALERT

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jason M. Pace
417-895-6868
D92013
May 7, 2013

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


Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, would like to invite area media representatives to the Nixa High School at 12 p.m., on Thursday, May 9, 2013, to view the Patrol's new traffic safety video entitled, "Gone Too Soon." This video will be shown in conjunction with a safety presentation for the Nixa High School driver education students.

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. This video has been shown throughout the state in time for the message to be shared prior to high school proms and graduations. Groups are encouraged to contact their local troop headquarters and arrange for this important safety program.

Media representatives are encouraged to arrive at the Nixa High School, located at 514 S. Nicholas Road, Nixa, Missouri, shortly before 12 p.m.

The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!


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