During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated nine fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated three additional fatalities, resulting in a total of 12 traffic-related deaths statewide.
The holiday travel period began at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. The Atlanta Police Department, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reported fatal crashes.
In addition to fatalities, Troopers investigated over 295 traffic crashes across the state, with 15 involving commercial motor vehicles. These crashes resulted in more than 180 injuries. Georgia State Patrol Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers conducted the following enforcement activity: Traffic Stops - 20,208; Citations – 10,806;Warnings – 14,657;DUI Arrests - 425; Seat belt Violations – 1,099; and Child Restraint Violations - 235
These crash statistics are preliminary findings and can change at any time after the holiday travel period.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has also released a preliminary report showing that game wardens responded to four drownings on Georgia waters over the period, and made 34 Boating Under the Influence arrests. Officers also reported boating accidents that resulted in three injuries.
No deaths on highways or waterways were reported locally.
