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

Troop H-3525 North Belt Highway-St. Joseph, MO. 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Sheldon Lyon
816-387-2345
H04123
April 13, 2012

EMPHASIS: Troop H To Participate In Operation Lifesaver Positive Enforcement Activities


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces on April 17 and 18, 2012, Troop H will be working with members of the Missouri Operation Lifesaver program in Buchanan County to raise the awareness level for railroad crossing safety and trespass prevention. This will be accomplished by members reminding drivers about railroad safety tips as they approach these crossings. Operation Lifesaver team members will consist of members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, St. Joseph Police Department, BNSF Railroad, UP Railroad, Missouri Department Of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, and Operation Lifesaver volunteers.
Over the past two years, seven crossing crashes have occurred in Buchanan County resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. In addition, two trespass incidents have resulted in one person being injured during the same time period. During 2011, crossing crashes in Missouri increased by 17% with fatalities rising from eight to 13.
For more information on Operation Lifesaver, contact Rick Mooney, Missouri Operation Lifesaver state coordinator, at 573-634-4113 (office) or 573-230-3284 (cell). For additional information or statistics visit the state website at www.ShowMeOL.org or the national website at www.oli.org.
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