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September 4, 2007

EMPHASIS: Labor Day C.A.R.E. Operation Totals For Troop A


Captain Vincent J. Ellis, commanding officer of Troop A, announces the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) Operation totals for the Labor Day weekend. The counting period began at 6:00 p.m. on August 31 and ended on 11:59 p.m. on September 3, 2007.
Members of the Highway Patrol’s Troop A investigated a total of 48 crashes; alcohol was a contributing factor in seven crashes. A total of 31 injuries were reported in the 48 crashes.
A total of 476 arrests were made during the Labor Day C.A.R.E. operation. This total reflects the following tickets issued: 27 -- driving while intoxicated, 335 -- speeding, 104 -- no seat belts, and 10 -- failure to use child restraints. Members of the Highway Patrol also assisted 220 motorists during the counting period.
Captain Ellis stated, “Our goal is to make travel on Missouri highways safer for the motoring public. Remember to obey the speed limit, always buckle your seat belt, pay total attention to the job of driving, and if you are going to drink alcohol, please do not drive.”
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