During the Labor Day holiday weekend, which ranged from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29 until midnight Monday, Sept. 1, Alabama State Trooper investigated six fatal traffic accidents that resulted in six deaths.
The crashes during the 96-hour travel period occurred in Mobile, Elmore and Lauderdale counties.
Based on preliminary investigation, seat belts were available to the individuals killed, but only one was using a seat belt. The other three individuals killed were riding bicycles and an ATV.
In 2013, the Labor Day holiday travel period was was 78 hours, and troopers investigated five fatal crashes resulting in six deaths.
Nothing further is available on the weekend's crashes as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
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