MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, Mo. 65793
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G - 09201
September 8, 2020
EMPHASIS:
Troop G Releases Labor Day Enforcement Totals
Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Labor Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in several enforcement operations designed to reduce traffic crashes and provide assistance to the motoring public. During the reporting period, Troop G troopers investigated 20 crashes resulting in three fatalities and 14 injuries. Also, troopers arrested eight persons for driving while intoxicated and nine people for drug violations.
Additional totals from these special operations include 121 citations, 180 warnings, and 16 motorist assists.
“We are always saddened when someone loses their life on the roadways in Troop G,” said Captain Fiske. “Our troopers work very hard to keep the motoring public safe. Please do your part by wearing your seat belt, obeying traffic laws, and limiting your distractions.”
Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you are behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back ...”
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