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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B15116
November 30, 2015

EMPHASIS: 2015 Troop B Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Crash And Enforcement Totals

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday traffic crash and preliminary enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri.

During the 2015 Thanksgiving weekend traffic crash counting period, which began on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at 6 p.m., and ended on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at 11:59 p.m., troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). In addition to Operation C.A.R.E., Troop B troopers conducted a Traffic Accident Reduction Effort on portions of U.S. Highways 24, 36, and 63, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, and Sunday, November 29, 2015. During these operations, troopers investigated 19 traffic crashes, in which there were zero fatalities and two individuals injured.

Preliminary enforcement totals show Troop B troopers made two arrests for driving while intoxicated and 12 arrests for drug violations, issued 340 citations for speed and 86 seat belt citations, and assisted 213 motorists. Troopers also issued 845 warnings.

“The Missouri State Highway Patrol takes holiday weekends very seriously,” stated Captain Wilt. “Taking the job of driving seriously, and remembering to buckle up, will help reduce the number of traffic crashes and fatalities in Missouri.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal traffic crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorist 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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