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SHP reports big drop in traffic deaths, says more lives could be saved

by Brent Martin on January 19, 2010

in Transportation

SHP Superintendent James Keathley

SHP Superintendent James Keathley

Traffic fatalities in Missouri fell once again in 2009, a continuation of a four-year trend. Still, the head of the State Highway Patrol says they could drop even further if more drivers would take one simple step: buckle up.

Preliminary figures from last year disclose that 872 people lost their lives on Missouri roads, well below the 960 who died in 2008 and 992 who died in 2007. The number is preliminary as changes could still be made to fatal traffic wrecks from last year. Highway Patrol Superintendent James Keathley credited many factors: law enforcement, improve highway engineering and safer cars. [click to continue…]

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Highway Patrol counts four traffic deaths during New Year’s weekend

by Steve Walsh 01/4/10 11:38 AM

Preliminary figures from the Missouri State Highway Patrol indicate four people were killed and 92 injured in 319 traffic crashes investigated by troopers during the New Year’s weekend counting period that began at 6 pm last Thursday and ran through 11:59 last night. In addition, the Highway Patrol made 113 arrests for driving while intoxicated.
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State Highway Patrol out in force this New Year’s Eve

by Steve Walsh 12/31/09 1:42 AM

New Year’s Eve brings with it a good deal of socializing. And the Missouri State Highway Patrol says far too many people who socialize on New Year’s Eve end up drinking and driving.
“Certainly there are a lot of people going out and celebrating and alcohol is a part of a lot of those celebrations,” said [...]

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State trooper killed in Christmas Day accident

by Steve Walsh 12/26/09 6:31 AM

Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol are mourning the loss of a trooper who was killed in a weather-related accident near Eureka. Corporal Dennis Engelhard was investigating a minor accident on Interstate 44 when the driver of an SUV lost control of his vehicle and hit the officer.
It happened Christmas morning. The Highway Patrol [...]

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Highway Patrol out in force for Christmas weekend

by Steve Walsh 12/23/09 4:00 PM

The long Christmas weekend begins and the State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to take it easy on the roads. That means paying attention on the roads and not getting behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking alcohol.
“Wear your seat belt, pay attention to your driving, and please don’t drink and drive,” said Highway Patrol [...]

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