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22 Killed in Alabama Traffic Accidents Over Holidays

Alabama state troopers investigated 22 traffic deaths during the recent holiday travel period. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a news release that 22 people were killed in the 13-day period between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1. Among those …

14 Killed on Georgia Roads Over Christmas Holiday

Georgia State Police announced Friday that 14 people were killed in car crashes over the Christmas holiday spanning from Tuesday evening to Thursday night. Last year, the number of fatalities were the same, although last year the holiday period was …

26 Traffic Deaths in Georgia Over 4th of July Holiday Period

Public safety officials say there were 26 traffic deaths in Georgia during the holiday travel period surrounding the Fourth of July. The state Department of Public Safety said in a news release Monday that the holiday travel period was 102 …

5 Killed, 200 Crashes on Mississippi Highways Over Thanksgiving

Five people have died in wrecks on Mississippi highways during the Thanksgiving holiday period. Mississippi Highway Patrol Capt. Johnny Poulos says that on Saturday, 61-year-old George Henyard Jr. of Morgan City, Louisiana, got his foot stuck in the tire of …

Ohio Highway Patrol: Fewer End-of-Year Holiday Traffic Deaths in 2017

The Ohio State Highway Patrol says traffic deaths were down compared to last year during the just-concluded extended holiday weekends. The patrol says preliminary statistics show five deaths from five crashes in the state during the Dec. 22-25 Christmas holiday …