Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of January. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,158 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 477 citations and 818 written warnings, including 7 DUIs, 228 speeding citations, 22 occupant restraint citations, 27 distracted driving citations, 11 criminal arrests, and 235 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 68 motorists, conducted 93 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 24 traffic crashes. There were 3 fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during January, resulting in 3 fatalities.
Moreover, District 19 issued 284 citations and 330 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.