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September 5, 2007

EMPHASIS: 2007 Labor Day Holiday Weekend Traffic Crash And Special Enforcement Operations Totals for Troop B


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2007 Labor Day holiday weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri. During this holiday period, the Missouri State Highway Patrol participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), which also coincided with the “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” campaign.
During the 2007 Labor Day weekend traffic crash counting period, which began on Friday, August 31, 2007 and ended on Monday, September 3, 2007, Troop B officers investigated 12 traffic crashes. Troop B officers made 14 arrests for driving while intoxicated, issued 339 speeding summonses, 101 seat belt summonses, and assisted 91 motorists.
“Even though this major holiday period has ended, we want to encourage motorists to continue to drive safely and always wear their seat belts,” stated Captain Elliott.
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