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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B16012
January 4, 2016

EMPHASIS: Troop B Christmas And New Year's Enforcement And Traffic Crash Totals

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the traffic crash and enforcement totals for both the Christmas and New Year’s counting periods for the Troop B area.

During the Christmas counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2015, and ended 11:59 p.m., on Sunday, December 27, 2015, Troop B officers investigated 14 traffic crashes, which resulted in one injury. One arrest for driving while intoxicated was made during the holiday period.

During the New Year’s counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2015, and ended 11:59 p.m., on Sunday, January 3, 2016, Troop B officers investigated six traffic crashes, which resulted in three injuries. Troopers also made seven arrests for driving while intoxicated during the holiday period.

Captain Wilt stated, “Even though the holiday season has concluded, I urge motorists to always take the job of driving seriously, and always ensure everyone in your vehicle is wearing a seat belt.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!


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