15 traffic fatalities reported over Labor Day holiday travel period in Georgia

ATLANTA — Over the 2024 Labor Day holiday travel period, which began Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. and concluded Monday, September 1 at 11:59 p.m., traffic crashes across Georgia claimed 15 lives.

Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated nine fatal crashes resulting in ten fatalities. Local law enforcement agencies, including the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, and DeKalb County Police Department, reported five additional traffic-related deaths in four fatal crashes during the period.

Beyond the tragic fatality crash investigations, Troopers responded to more than 280 crashes statewide, resulting in over 150 injuries. GSP Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers remained highly active on Georgia roads throughout the weekend, conducting over 19,500 traffic stops. As a result:

• More than 9,800 citations were issued
• Over 14,400 warnings were given
• 425 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI)
• 702 distracted driving citations were issued
• 1,094 seat belt violations were cited
• 200 child restraint violations were recorded