GSP troopers report 8 crashes, one death on Wilkes Co. roads

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

Sergeant First Class Derrick Durden said the traffic crashes resulted in seven injuries and one traffic death.

SFC Durden said troopers from Post 17 also issued 108 traffic citations in the county during the month. The total includes five arrests for driving under the influence, 67 citations for speeding, seven seat belt violations, and one child restraint violation.

Troopers also issued 158 warnings.

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