During the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period, Georgia State Patrol troopers investigated eight fatal traffic crashes, while local law enforcement agencies investigated an additional five, resulting in a total of 13 traffic-related deaths statewide.
The holiday travel period began at 6 p.m. on Thursday and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. Fatal crashes were reported by the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, Hall County Sheriff’s Office, Jones County Sheriff’s Office and the South Fulton Police Department.
In addition to fatalities, troopers investigated more than 275 traffic crashes across the state, which resulted in nearly 135 injuries. GSP troopers and Commercial ... (click for more)