GSP releases Traffic Crash Report for 4th of July Holiday Travel Period

The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) has released its holiday traffic crash report for the July 4th holiday travel period.  Troopers investigated 11 fatal traffic crashes and local law enforcement agencies investigated 10 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 21 deaths across the state of Georgia during the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, that began July 1, at 6pm and ended at 11:59pm on July 4.  In addition to fatal crashes, troopers investigated more than 390 traffic crashes statewide resulting in over 200 injuries.  More than 370 individuals were arrested for driving under the influence, while over 9,000 citations and 8,400 warnings were issued.  Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities include the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb County Police Department, Columbus Police Department, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, Fitzgerald Police Department, Sandy Springs Police Department, and Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office.