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

Troop G Headquarters-1226 W. Bus. Highway 60/63-Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
417-469-3121, Ext. 241
G-11121
November 26, 2012

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Totals



Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) traffic totals for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend:
Troop G reported zero fatal traffic crashes, investigated zero alcohol-related traffic crashes, and investigated eight crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways. Troopers made three DWI arrests, seven drug arrests, and issued 475 citations for speed, 142 seat belt tickets, and two child restraint summonses. Additionally, officers issued 695 warnings and provided assistance to 138 motorists. Included in the above-listed totals were the following totals from the 20-Mile Trooper operation in which troopers patrolled a designated section of U.S. Highway 60:
88 -- speed summonses
35 -- seat belt summonses
1 -- child restraint summons
1 -- other hazardous moving vehicle summons
16 -- non-moving violation summonses
10 -- driver's license summonses
6 -- uninsured motorist summonses
1 -- felony drug arrest
1 -- felony warrant arrest
1 -- misdemeanor drug arrest
144 -- warnings

Captain Isringhausen says, âWe are always pleased when we do not experience any fatal collisions over a major holiday weekend in Troop G. As we approach the winter driving season, please plan ahead when traveling, donât drink and drive, watch your speed, and always wear your seat belt.â

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