State Troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 12 traffic crashes during the month of May in Wilkes County.

Sergeant First Class Derrick Durden said the traffic crashes resulted in nine injuries. There were no fatalities.

SFC Durden said troopers from Post 17 also issued 180 traffic citations in the county during the month. The total includes 11 arrests for driving under the influence; 70 citations for speeding; 22 seat belt violations; and nine child restraint violations.