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

Troop I Headquarters, P.O. Box 128, Rolla, Mo. 65402


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Cody H. Fulkerson
(573) 368-2345 Ext; 3953
I07A2015
July 8, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop I Independence Day Weekend Enforcement Totals



Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, Rolla, announces the 2015 Independence Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop I area. Troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the holiday weekend. As an added enforcement effort, Troop I officers also conducted a 20-Mile Trooper operation on Interstate 44. Troopers investigated 33 traffic crashes resulting in16 injuries and zero fatalities.

The 2015 Independence Day holiday weekend counting period was from 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2015. Enforcement totals are as follows:

Speed -- 325 summonses
Seat Belt -- 87 summonses
Child Restraint -- 10 summonses
Other Traffic Related Violations -- 177 summonses
Driving While Intoxicated Arrests -- 11
Drug Arrests -- 2
Warnings -- 769
Motorist Assists -- 268

āIām extremely pleased that we didnāt have a fatality traffic crash in Troop I during this holiday period. Even though this major holiday period has ended, we want to urge motorists to continue to drive safely and please take the job of driving very seriously. Obey the speed limits, pay attention, buckle up, and do not drink and drive,ā stated Captain Remillard.

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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