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

Troop I Headquarters, P.O. Box 128, Rolla, Mo 65402


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dan Crain
573-368-2345
September 3, 2014
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Releases Labor Day Weekend Traffic Crash And C.A.R.E. Totals

Captain James W. Remillard, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the traffic crash and arrest totals for Troop I during the Labor Day weekend counting period. This year’s counting period began at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2014, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2014.
During that period, troopers assigned to the six counties that comprise Troop I investigated 21 traffic crashes that resulted in six injuries and no fatalities. Troop I officers also made three arrests for driving while intoxicated. Over the same holiday period last year, troopers assigned to Troop I investigated 18 crashes that also resulted in six injuries and no fatalities. Troop I officers made two DWI arrests last year over the Labor Day weekend counting period.
Troop I troopers working on Interstate 44 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, August 29, 2014, and Monday, September 1, 2014. There were zero fatal traffic crashes on highways covered by the 20-Mile Trooper project.
As a part of “Operation C.A.R.E.” (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the holiday weekend, Troop I officers issued 284 citations for speed, 90 citations for seat belt violations, and five citations for child restraint violations. Troopers also assisted 209 motorists and issued 724 warnings.
Captain Remillard stated, “I hope summer 2014 was both enjoyable and safe for your family. Please help us keep our highways safe by following the rules of the road and always being a courteous driver.”
In support of “The Drive To Zero Highway Deaths,” the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. 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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