ALEA Sees 50% Reduction in Traffic-Related Deaths over 2025 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend: Report
- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported a 50% decrease in traffic and marine fatalities during the 2025 Memorial Day weekend from May 23 to May 26 in Alabama.
- This decline was attributed to ALEA’s intensified patrols and community engagement efforts launched with their yearly summer safety initiative running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- ALEA troopers investigated three traffic fatalities—down from six in 2024—and recorded zero boating deaths, with the Marine Patrol conducting 726 vessel stops and making 12 BUI arrests.
- ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor emphasized that behind every number is a human life lost and families affected forever, underscoring the agency's commitment to achieving zero fatalities through continued law enforcement and public education efforts.
- The agency’s efforts reflect progress in reducing fatalities but emphasize continued vigilance to keep motorists and boaters safe throughout the summer travel season.
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Fewer lives lost during the 2025 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend - The Troy Messenger
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced a notable decrease in traffic and marine-related fatalities over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year. From Friday, May 23, to Monday, May 26, ALEA Troopers only investigated three traffic-related fatalities this year, a 50 percent reduction from six in 2024. Additionally, there were no boating fatalities on Alabama’s waterways, a marked improvement from …
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ALEA sees 50% reduction in traffic-related deaths over 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Report
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