Two traffic fatalities within Cobb County reported to the Georgia Department of Public Safety over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period

Two traffic fatalities within Cobb County reported to the Georgia Department of Public Safety over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period

(Atlanta, GA) – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers investigated three fatal traffic crashes, and local law enforcement agencies investigated 12 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 18 deaths across Georgia during the 102-hour Thanksgiving holiday travel period.

Local law enforcement agencies reporting fatalities during the holiday period which began Wednesday, November 23, at 6 p.m. and ended at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, November 27, include the Atlanta Police Department, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office (4), Cherokee County Sherriff’s Office(2), Cobb County Police Department, Columbus Police Department, DeKalb County Police Department, Dougherty County Police Department, Henry County Police Department, Floyd County Police Department, Fulton County Police Department, and the Kennesaw Police Department.

In addition to fatal crashes, Troopers investigated approximately 590 traffic crashes statewide, resulting in nearly 300 injuries.  Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers made over 15,600 traffic stops, arrested more than 300 individuals for driving under the influence (DUI), and issued more than 12,100 warnings and over 8,600 citations.

These crash statistics are preliminary findings and can change any time after the holiday travel period.