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

Troop B Headquarters, 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Mo 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
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July 8, 2009

EMPHASIS: 2009 Fourth Of July Holiday Period Traffic Crash And Special Enforcement Operation Totals For Troop B


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the Fourth of July 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 Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.).
During the 2009 Fourth of July weekend traffic crash counting period, which began at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2009, Troop B officers investigated 16 traffic crashes, with 10 injuries and no fatalities. Troop B officers made 10 arrests for driving while intoxicated, issued 225 speed citations and 75 seat belt citations, and assisted 81 motorists.
“Even though this major holiday period has ended, we want to urge motorists to continue to drive safely and always wear their seat belts,” stated Captain Elliott.




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