DISTRICT 19 CARMI, Ill. - Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, has announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of October.
Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 951 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 336 citations and 859 written warnings, including 145 speeding citations, 6 DUIs, 40 occupant restraint citations, 22 criminal arrests, and 281 written warnings for speeding.
Troopers also assisted 41 motorists, conducted 137 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 45 traffic crashes. There were two fatal traffic crashes, resulting in two fatalities, investigated by District 19 during October.
Moreover, District 19 issued 199 citations and 343 written warnings for “Fatal Four” violations. These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include DUI, Speeding, Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.