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
December 3, 2013
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Thanksgiving Holiday Crash And Arrest Totals


Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the Thanksgiving weekend traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop I area, which consists of six counties in South Central Missouri. The counting period began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2013.
During the 2013 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Troop I officers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). On Wednesday and Sunday, during peak travel times, Troop I officers also participated in the 20-Mile Trooper campaign on Interstate 44, and dedicated additional manpower to patrolling secondary highways. While participating in these operations, Troop I officers investigated 22 traffic crashes, which resulted in six injuries and one fatality. Troopers also made 10 arrests for DWI (one for drug use) and eight arrests for drug violations. Troop I officers issued 336 citations for speed, 106 citations for failure to wear a seat belt, and four citations for not having a child in a proper passenger restraint system. Over the extended holiday period, troopers also issued 661 warnings for various traffic offenses and assisted 292 motorists.
Captain Kenley stated, “I hope the remainder of the holiday season is both safe and joyful for you and your family. Please remember, as you travel Missouri’s roads and highways, if you need to report a traffic crash, observe a serious traffic violation, or want to report an emergency dial *55 on your cellular phone to contact the nearest Missouri State Highway Patrol troop headquarters.”
The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!

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