Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today 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 1,012 incidents during the month.

Enforcement activity consisted of 404 citations and 817 written warnings, including 8 DUIs, 161 speeding citations, 46 occupant restraint citations, 16 criminal arrests, and 255 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 64 motorists, conducted 114 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 40 traffic crashes. There was one fatal traffic crash investigated by District 19 during October, resulting in one fatality.

Moreover, District 19 issued 236 citations and 324 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.