May 29, 2018
Eight People Killed in Memorial Day Holiday Travel Period Crashes
ATLANTA- Traffic crashes across Georgia during the Memorial Day holiday travel period resulted in 8 traffic deaths. The 78-hour holiday period began Fri., May 25, at 6 p.m. and ended Monday at 11:59 p.m.
Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 474 traffic crashes that resulted in 268 injuries. Troopers also investigated 4 fatal crashes. The fatal crashes occurred in Fulton, Wayne, and Chatam counties. Local agencies reporting traffic deaths during the holiday period were: Cherokee Co. S/O, Cobb Co. PD, Columbus PD, and Thomaston PD.
In addition to crash investigations, State Troopers arrested 300 people for driving under the influence.
Memorial Day Holiday Traffic Count
6 p.m. Fri., May 25 - 11:59 p.m. Mon., May 28
78-Hour Holiday Period
| Deaths | |
| Total Fatalities Reported in Georgia | |
| Fatalities Investigated by GSP Troopers | 3 |
| Fatalities Investigated by Local Agencies | 5 |
| Total Fatalities Statewide for Holiday Period | 8 |
| GSP Troops | Agencies Reporting Fatalities | Total Fatalities |
| Troop A | Cherokee Co. S/O | 1 |
| Troop B | ||
| Troop C | CIU; Cobb Co. PD (2) | 3 |
| Troop D | Thomaston PD; Columbus PD | 2 |
| Troop E | ||
| Troop F | ||
| Troop G | ||
| Troop H | ||
| Troop I | GSP Brunswick; GSP Rincon | 2 |