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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Trooper Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
C2014-002
January 13, 2014

EMPHASIS: Reduction In Traffic Fatalities In Troop C Area From 2012 To 2013


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the Troop C area, which consists of the 11 east central counties of Missouri, experienced a decline in traffic fatalities in 2013 when compared to 2012.

Preliminary totals indicate Troop C recorded 213 fatalities during 2013, compared to 216 fatalities in 2012. Preliminary statewide statistics indicate Missouri traffic deaths dropped from 826 fatalities in 2012 to 755 fatalities in 2013.

Of the 755 people who were killed in Missouri traffic crashes in 2013, approximately 62% of those required to use a seat belt or child restraint, were not restrained at the time of the crash.

"I am pleased about the reduction of traffic fatalities and crashes statewide and in the Troop C area," stated Captain Johnson. "Traffic fatalities are preventable. The Patrol urges motorists to do their part by driving safely and making sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt. We are committed to further reducing the number of fatalities that occur on our highways."

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!!!

Note: The 2013 fatality traffic statistics in this news release could change if late deaths occur, or if other departments report fatal traffic crashes after this news release was sent out.

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