Troopers Prepare for Fourth of July

SOUTH CHARLESTON - Troopers are gearing up for the Fourth of July holiday by preparing to increase patrols on the State’s highways in an effort to help keep holiday travelers safe. The summer season brings with it an increase in the volume of traffic and construction projects.

The West Virginia State Police, as part of an ongoing commitment to Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort), will increase patrols on the State’s highways in an effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public during the Fourth of July holiday. Friday, July 1st through Monday, July 4th mark the targeted period of the national campaign.

Strict enforcement in areas such as DUI, reckless driving, speeding, failure to buckle up and child restraint violations will be a top priority.

Motorists are reminded that they, too, can help law enforcement by reporting reckless drivers and stranded motorists. It is as simple as dialing *SP (*77) on any cellular phone in West Virginia. The call will be routed to the nearest State Police Detachment where an available Trooper can respond to the situation.

Last year during the Fourth of July holiday, eight people (five drivers and three passengers) were killed as the result of eight vehicle crashes. Of those eight crashes: two were alcohol related, three were speed related and three were both alcohol and speed related.

Operation C.A.R.E. is a multi-agency, national effort to reduce the number of traffic crashes on the nation’s roads through strict traffic enforcement.



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