At least six people have died on Georgia’s roads since the long Christmas holiday weekend began Wednesday evening, according to the Georgia State Patrol. At least one of those fatalities was in Northeast Georgia, where, on Christmas Day, a driver was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Barnett Shoals Road.
By the numbers: Through Friday morning, troopers have reported:
- DUI arrests: 48
- Distracted driving citations: 25
- Seatbelt citations: 35
- Total crash reports: 57
- Total people injured in crashes: 15
- Total DUI-related crashes: 7
- Commercial vehicle crashes: 0
The 102-hour Christmas travel period runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28. State and local law enforcement will remain out in force, patrolling roadways to try to cut down on dangerous driving.
“Troopers and officers remain committed to enforcing traffic laws and stopping unsafe driving behaviors,” said Col. William W. Hitchens III. “Make safety your top priority on Georgia’s roadways.”
Last year, nearly 200 crashes occurred during the Christmas travel period in Georgia, resulting in five fatalities. Five more people died during the New Year’s holiday.
The New Year’s holiday travel period begins Dec. 31 and runs through Jan. 4. Click here for a rundown of the best and worst travel times for the remainder of this holiday season.
