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: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C01031
May 31, 2011

EMPHASIS: Memorial Holiday Totals For Troop C



Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the Memorial Day weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop C area. During the holiday weekend, troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) and the "20-Mile Trooper" project. The 2011 Memorial Day weekend traffic crash counting period began at 6 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2011, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2011. The combined totals of both projects resulted in Troop C officers investigating 81 traffic crashes, five of which were alcohol related. There were 33 injuries and two fatalities. Enforcement totals include 570 speed citations, 225 seat belt and child restraint citations, 234 driver license, insurance, and registration citations, 87 other hazardous moving citations, and 112 other non-moving citations. A total of 942 warnings were issued during the counting period. In addition, three felony and 38 misdemeanors arrests were made. Troop C officers made 32 DWI arrests and assisted 311 stranded motorists.

"I commend the dedication, commitment, and outstanding work performed by our troopers and commercial motor vehicle personnel," stated Captain Johnson. "Their efforts made for an enjoyable weekend for Missouri citizens and visitors."