ILLINOIS STATE POLICE, DIST. 19 - Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of May.
Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin counties, recorded 1,592 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 743 citations and 930 written warnings, including 389 speeding citations, 5 DUIs, 164 occupant restraint citations, 16 criminal citations, and 338 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 69 motorists, conducted 182 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 21 traffic crashes. There was one fatal traffic crash, resulting in one fatality, investigated by District 19 during May.
In addition, 578 citations and 411 written warnings were issued for “Fatal Four” violations. These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include Speeding, DUI, Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.