19 traffic deaths reported across S.C., Ga. over Memorial Day weekend
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities across both sides of the two-state region urged drivers to be careful on the road as travelers returned from Memorial Day weekend.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety said Tuesday in total, there were 14 traffic fatality incidents during the 2025 Memorial Day holiday travel period.
One of those was a pedestrian killed early Sunday on Deans Bridge Road in Augusta.
Across the river, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety said in total, five people were killed on roadways during the holiday travel period.
For comparison, there were a preliminary number of six people killed on South Carolina roadways during the same holiday travel period in 2024.
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The Georgia Department of Public Safety said law enforcement responded to over 800 distracted driving incidents, 281 crash reports, and stopped 335 drivers allegedly under the influence. The department said there have been over 100 injuries.
Last year, Georgia troopers investigated more than 500 crashes in the state, which led to 11 traffic fatalities over the designated holiday period.
“These dangerous behaviors are putting lives at risk as the holiday travel period continues,” DPS said.
The Memorial Day holiday travel period, which began on Friday, May 23, ended on Monday at 11:59 p.m.
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