News Release – Troop D
May 22, 2012
DWI checkpoint in Jefferson Davis Parish
In an effort to combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop D plans to conduct a DWI checkpoint on Friday, May 25, 2012, from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in Jefferson Davis Parish. Our mission will be to find and remove impaired drivers from the road before they can cause injury or death to themselves or others.Last year, Troop D investigated 18 fatal crashes resulting in 20 fatalities. Of those 20 fatalities, 10 (50%) were killed by impaired drivers (alcohol and/or drugs). Motorists are asked to designate a sober driver before heading to any location where alcohol may be consumed. Troopers arrested more than 1,200 impaired drivers in the Troop D area last year. Drive sober or get pulled over. To report impaired drivers, motorists are encouraged to dial *LSP (*577) from their cellular phone or to contact their local law enforcement agency. Support for this checkpoint is provided by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission. Contact Information:
Sgt. James Anderson
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Unit
Office: (337) 491-2932
james.anderson@dps.la.gov
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