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STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Public Safety 1111 Country Club Road Middletown, Connecticut 06457 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2009 |
2009 ***UPDATED*** STATE POLICE "OPERATION SANTA" ENFORCEMENT and ACCIDENT STATS The Connecticut State Police continued the enforcement program throughout the weekend, designed to enhance public safety on highways and roadways in the state. In addition to the regular patrol responsibilities, State Troopers concentrated patrol and enforcement efforts on roads and highways where crashes occurred involving alcohol. The following data is an overview of accident investigations that were conducted and enforcement action that took place during Operation SANTA (Stop Another Needless Tragic Accident). These State Police stats are from 12:01 a.m. on 12/24/09 to 12:00 a.m. 12/27/09: As the New Year's Holiday approaches and celebrations are planned, State Police remind motorists not to mix alcohol with the driving of a vehicle. State Poilce will be out in force over this holiday. Any motorist who sees a suspected drunk driver should report it immediately this is a true emergency - contact the police by calling 911. Be our eyes and ears out there - this will enhance highway safety and keep everyone safe. For comparison, the following are the 2008 Christmas Operation "SANTA" Stats
TOTAL ACCIDENTS 281
With Injury 35 Fatalities 2
ENFORCEMENT TOTAL
Speeding 468
Seatbelt 55 Drunk Driving Arrests 36 Hazardous Moving Violations 814 MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS: 343
WITH INJURIES: 35
FATALITIES: 2 ENFORCEMENT:
SPEEDING 426
SEAT BELT 148
DWI 61
Total Hazardous Tickets Issued: 852
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Lt. J. Paul Vance