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

Troop E Headquarters - 4947 Highway 67 North - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dale H. Moreland
(573) 840-9500
E113041
November 30, 2009

EMPHASIS: 2009 Thanksgiving And C.A.R.E. Totals For Troop E


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the Thanksgiving traffic crash and enforcement totals for Troop E. This year’s traffic crash counting period began at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2009, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2009. During the holiday counting period, Troop E officers participated in Operation C.A.R.E., which is a multi-state “Combined Accident Reduction Effort”.
During the extended Thanksgiving traffic crash counting period troopers assigned to Troop E investigated 30 crashes, resulting in 11 injuries, but no fatalities, and made 17 arrests for driving while intoxicated.
During the C.A.R.E. counting period, which began at 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2009, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2009, Troop E officers investigated 33 crashes, five of which was alcohol related. During that same period, Troop E officers issued 397 citations for speed and 128 summonses were issued for not wearing a seat belt. Five motorists were cited for failing to have their child properly restrained in a child restraint system. Troop E officers assisted 194 motorists.
Captain Ridens, stated, “We will continue to do our part to make our highway as safe as possible for all travelers. Please remember we need your continued help. Pay attention, obey traffic laws, make sure everyone is buckled up, and if you drink, don’t drive.”
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