GSP releases traffic fatality count for Memorial Day weekend

The Georgia State Patrol has released its traffic fatality count for the Memorial Day weekend.

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 13 counties in Northeast Georgia, including Franklin, Hart and Stephens Counties, there were two traffic fatalities reported by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s office and three reported by the Hall County Sheriff’s office over the Memorial Day weekend.

Other local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities included the Bibb County Sheriff’s office, Dalton Police Department, and the Savannah Police Department.

Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 424 traffic crashes that resulted in 277 injuries.

In addition to the traffic crash investigations, State 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 Distracted Driving, 1,208 Seat Belt, 255 Child Restraint, 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.