15 Killed during Holiday Travel Period in Georgia

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated nine fatal traffic crashes and local law enforcement agencies investigated five fatal traffic crashes resulting in 15 deaths across Georgia during the 78-hour Labor Day holiday travel period.  Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities during the holiday period which began Friday, September 2, at 6pm and ended at 11:59pm on Monday, September 6, include the Atlanta Police Department, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Clayton County Police Department, and Cobb County Police Department.  In addition to fatal crashes, Troopers investigated more than 400 traffic crashes statewide, resulting in over 200 injuries.  Troopers arrested more than 300 individuals for driving under the influence, made more than 12,600 stops, and issued approximately 7,300 citations and over 7,700 warnings.