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January 3, 2012

EMPHASIS: Christmas And New Year's Holiday Totals For Troop B

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the traffic crash and enforcement totals for both the Christmas and New Year’s counting periods for the Troop B area.

During the Christmas counting period, which began at 6 p.m., Friday, December 23, and ended 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2011, Troop B officers investigated 10 traffic crashes, which resulted in one injury. Troopers also made four arrests for driving while intoxicated.

During the New Year’s counting period, which began at 6 p.m., Friday, December 30, and ended 11:59 p.m., on Monday, January 2, 2012, Troop B officers investigated ten traffic crashes, which resulted in one fatality, and 12 injuries. The fatality crash occurred on Monday, January 2, 2012, on U.S. Highway 63 at Missouri Route W, in Schuyler County. Troopers also made ten arrests for driving while intoxicated during the holiday period.

Captain Wilt stated, “Even though the holiday season has concluded, I urge motorists to always take the job of driving seriously and always ensure everyone in your vehicle is wearing a safety belt.”

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