ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Twelve people died in car crashes over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period, the Georgia Department of Public Safety reported in its final update on statewide traffic incidents.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 4 crash deaths, more than 300 DUIs across Georgia during Thanksgiving travel period, officials say

During the travel period, which started on Nov. 26 and ended at midnight on Nov. 30, law enforcement investigated nearly 500 crashes, resulting in the deaths and about 236 injuries.

There were also 422 DUI arrests, 680 distracted driving citations and more than 6,000 seatbelt citations.

Last year, the department reported 684 crashes, which resulted in 17 deaths and 349 injuries over the Thanksgiving travel period. More than 470 impaired drivers were a

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