Wilkes County sees one dead, 8 hurt in 15 October crashes

State troopers from the Washington Post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 15 traffic crashes during the month of October in Wilkes County. Sergeant First Class Derrick Durden said the traffic crashes resulted in eight injuries as well as one traffic death.

SFC Durden said troopers from Post 17 also issued 166 traffic citations and 213 warnings in the county during the month. The total includes four arrests for driving under the influence, 99 citations for speeding, 22 seat belt violations, and two child restraint violations.

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