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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-05158
May 26, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Memorial Day Holiday Totals

Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Memorial Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) from Friday, May 22, 2015, through Monday, May 25, 2015.

Troop G reported zero fatal traffic crashes, and investigated 14 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways, resulting in one injury. Troopers made nine DWI arrests, 21 drug arrests, and issued 314 speed citations. Also, 132 people received citations for not wearing a seat belt and six for child restraint violations. Over the course of the weekend, troopers gave 733 warnings and had 201 calls for service in Troop G.

Troop G troopers working on U.S. Highway 60 also participated in the 20-Mile Trooper project. Troopers assigned to this operation worked 12-hour shifts to patrol 20-mile intervals on major highways and interstates in Missouri on Friday, May 22, 2015, and Monday, May 25, 2015. Troop G totals from this operation include:

122 -- speed citations
23 -- seat belt citations
2 -- child restraint citations
1-- other hazardous moving vehicle citation
31 -- non-moving citations
1 -- stop sign violation citation
5 -- driver license suspended or revoked citations
7 -- uninsured motorist citations
2 -- misdemeanor warrant arrests
1 -- drug arrest
1 -- driving while intoxicated arrest
147 -- warnings

Captain Inman says, “I am very pleased no one lost their life on the roadways in Troop G this Memorial Day weekend. Our troopers work very hard to keep the motoring public safe. Please do your part by resolving to be a safe driver.”

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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