Montgomery, AL – Alabama troopers investigated hundreds of crashes across state highways and waterways during the Labor Day holiday, reporting six traffic fatalities and four boating injuries between Aug. 29 and Sept. 1.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Highway Patrol officers investigated 371 crashes statewide, resulting in 147 injuries and six confirmed traffic deaths. Troopers issued more than 4,600 citations for various violations, including 2,324 speeding tickets and 473 seat belt infractions. Additionally, officers made 33 DUI arrests and handed out over 1,600 written warnings.
On Alabama waterways, Marine Patrol reported three crashes and four boating injuries, but no fatalities. Troopers assisted 41 boaters and conducted 310 vessel inspections, issuing 67 citations and 538 warnings. One person was arrested for boating under the influence.
ALEA also noted one Labor Day incident on Lake Martin involving a 12-year-old who was injured while operating a personal watercraft. Officials cited the vessel’s registered owner for allowing an unlicensed operator. Current state law prohibits anyone under age 12 from operating a motorized vessel, and individuals must be at least 14 years old to operate one alone.
The agency emphasized that while the holiday has passed, road and water safety remain year-round responsibilities. ALEA continues to urge drivers and boaters to obey laws, wear seat belts and life jackets, and avoid impaired operation.
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