The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released an accident and statistics report for the recent Memorial Day holiday and urged safety to the public as part of its 101 Days of Summer Safety Campaign.
The report noted several accidents that took place, including a traffic fatality in Pickens County and a drowning on Lake Demopolis in Marengo County.
“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by these tragic losses,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. “Each fatality is a heartbreaking reminder that a single decision on the roadway or waterway can have life-altering consequences."
"As we begin the 101 Days of Summer, we urge everyone to make safety their top priority. Wear your seat belt, avoid distractions, never drive or boat under the influence, and remain vigilant behind the wheel and on the water. Working together, we can help prevent future tragedies and save lives.”
The report listed the following:
• 14 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests
• 1,466 speeding citations
• 365 seat belt violation citations
• 42 child restraint violation citations
• 21 citations for following too closely
• 2,953 total citations issued
• 1,356 total warnings issued
From ALEA's Marine Patrol:
• 196 marine-related citations issued
• 604 warnings issued
• 4 Boating Under the Influence (BUI) arrests
• 469 vessel stops
• 31 Boater Assists
In the report ALEA stressed that the period between Memorial Day and Labor day is considered dangerous due to the amount of travel and boating activity.
"ALEA will continue conducting high-visibility enforcement and public safety initiatives throughout the summer, focusing on impaired driving, seat belt use, distracted driving, speeding and boating safety," it stated.
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