The commander of the Redkey District for the Indiana State Police, Lieutenant Mike Nichols, has released the April 2009 traffic/criminal monthly report for the district, which includes Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Jay and Randolph Counties.

·         Traffic citations:                                                     1155                                                  

·         Truck citations (over 10,000 lbs.):                             48                                                                                                         

·         Traffic warnings:                                                     1144                                                                 

·         Driving while intoxicated arrests:                              29                                             

·         Criminal complaints investigated:                             40                                                                

·         Criminal arrests:                                                         65                                                                       

·         Motor vehicle crashes investigated:                           17                                                                                                                 

·         Police services (assisting motorists):                         175

Warm weather brings increased motorcycle traffic with Hoosiers riding for recreation, and transportation. Nationally, motorcycle riders are involved in thousands of crashes resulting in disabling injuries and death. Historically during the early motorcycling season in Indiana, there are crashes between motorcycles and passenger vehicles that result in serious injuries and death.

"Motorcycles are harder to see then other vehicles. Many crashes occur because other motorists do not notice the motorcycle. All motorists should be aware that motorcycles are on the road and take the time for a second look before pulling into an intersection or making a turn. It only takes a second to save a life", said Nichols. 

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