The Georgia State Patrol recently released its holiday traffic count. Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 17 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 20 deaths across Georgia during the Memorial Day holiday travel period.
Troopers investigated 11 fatal crashes, which resulted in 11 traffic deaths.
In Troop B, which covers thirteen Northeast Georgia counties, one person died in a pedestrian accident in White County. Traffic crashes killed three people in Hall County and two in Forsyth County.
Other local agencies reported traffic deaths in Bibb County, Dalton, and Savannah.
Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 424 traffic crashes that resulted in 277 injuries.
Troopers and Motor Carrier Officers arrested 361 people for driving under the influence while issuing 12,146 citations and 11,643 warnings. Citations included 694 for distracted driving, 1,208 for seat belt violations, 255 for child restraint violations, and 43 Move Over violations.
The 78-hour holiday period began Friday, May 28, at 6 p.m. and ended Monday, May 31, at 11:59 p.m.
