Georgia holiday road deaths rise to 10, DUI arrests climb

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Georgia state law enforcement officers arrested hundreds of suspected impaired drivers and reported 10 traffic deaths as Fourth of July holiday travel enforcement continued across the state.

What we know:

The Georgia Department of Public Safety released updated enforcement numbers Sunday evening showing 372 DUI arrests, up from 324 reported earlier in the day. Troopers and officers also issued 623 distracted driving citations and 872 seat belt citations during the 72-hour holiday enforcement period.

The agency also reported that 10 people have been killed on Georgia roadways during the holiday travel period, an increase from the six traffic deaths reported in the previous update.

What they're saying:

Officials said they remain focused on keeping travelers safe as the holiday period continues, with troopers conducting high-visibility patrols on highways across the state.

The Department of Public Safety is reminding motorists to drive sober, put away distractions, wear a seat belt and obey speed limits to help prevent additional crashes before the holiday enforcement period ends.