HICKORY, KY (June 1, 2019) – Activity for Kentucky State Police, Post 1, for May is as follows;
Criminal Cases Opened 66
Criminal Arrests 207
Citations Written 1206
Speed 246
Seatbelt 249
Child Restraint 13
Collisions Investigated 32
Fatal Collisions Investigated (by KSP) 3
Calls for Service 557
DUI Arrests 29
Throughout the month, Troopers from the Mayfield Kentucky State Police Post conducted traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 1 District. KSP utilizes traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide a highly visible, public safety service focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles, and the valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.
For traffic safety checkpoint locations in your area, you may refer to the web site:
http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post-1/post-1-road-check-locations
Through May 31, 2019, preliminary results show there have been 22 people killed on the roadways in the Post 1 District. Of the 22, one fatality was a pedestrian; two motorcycle fatalities of which neither were wearing helmets; 10 were not wearing a seatbelt; and two were suspected of using alcohol.
Kentucky State Police, Post 1, covers the 11 counties of Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, and Trigg. Citizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police, toll-free, at 1-800-222-5555 Callers may remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel, and license number if possible.