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

Troop G Headquarters-P.O. Box 10-Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-07102
July 7, 2010

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Independence Day Holiday Totals


Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Independence Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) conducted Friday, July 2, 2010, through Monday, July 5, 2010.
Troop G reported zero fatal traffic crashes. Troopers investigated a total of 25 traffic crashes, one of which was determined to be alcohol-related on C.A.R.E. designated highways. Troopers made eight DWI arrests, issued 472 speed summonses, 184 seat belt violation summonses, 10 child restraint summonses, and assisted 201 motorists in Troop G during the weekend.
Troop G troopers working on U.S. Highway 60 also participated in the 10-Mile Trooper project. Troopers assigned to this operation worked 12-hour shifts to patrol 10-mile intervals on major highways and interstates in Missouri on Friday, July 2, 2010, and Monday, July 5, 2010. Totals from this operation include:

222-- Speed Summonses
1-- C&I Summons
1-- Failed To Yield Summons
55-- Seat Belt Summonses
6-- Child Restraint Summonses
3-- Stop Sign Summonses
1-- Following Too Close Summons
2-- Other Hazardous Moving Summonses
29-- Non-moving Summonses
12-- Driver’s License Summonses
12-- Uninsured Motorist Summonses
2-- Misdemeanor Drug Arrests
6-- Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests
284 -- Warnings

Captain Isringhausen says, “I am very pleased that no one lost their life on Troop G's roadways this holiday weekend. Our troopers work very hard to keep the motoring public safe. Please do your part by resolving to always wear your seat belt and pay attention to the job of driving.”