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

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

SFC Andrews said troopers from Post 17 also issued 134 traffic citations in the county during the month. The total includes seven arrests for driving under the influence; 66 citations for speeding; 23 seat belt violations; and seven child restraint violations.

Troopers also issued 209 warnings.