– Illinois State Police District 21 Commander, Captain Don Aaron Harsy, announced today activity and enforcement figures for September 2020. Illinois State Police District 21 Troopers issued 439 citations, 720 written warnings, including 11 DUIs, 34 seatbelt citations, and 26 criminal arrests. Troopers also assisted 110 motorists, conducted 232 Motor Carrier Inspections, and investigated 57 traffic crashes. There was two fatal crashes investigated by District 21 in September According to the National Safety Council the major contributing factors to motor-vehicle deaths in the United States are lack of occupant protection, alcohol, speeding, young drivers, distractions, and large trucks. In an effort to reduce fatalities, the Illinois State Police uses enforcement activities and educational programs to fight these major contributing factors.