ALEA: No Traffic Fatalities In Tuscaloosa County Over Holiday Weekend

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Wednesday announced that troopers saw a noticeable decrease in traffic and marine-related fatalities over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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ALEA reported a 50% reduction in traffic fatalities, with troopers investigating three across the entire state, with ALEA responding to three.

There were no fatal crashes in Tuscaloosa County over this time but as Patch previously reported, a Bibb County man died after a crash a few miles outside of Brent Monday night.

ALEA said the fatal crash occurred at approximately 10:21 p.m. Monday when the 2010 Toyota Camry driven by Brent resident George T. Middlebrooks, 64, left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.

He later died from his injuries.

ALEA also reported fatal crashes in Pike and Morgan counties over the holiday weekend.

ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said that while his emphasizes even one loss of life is one too many, the decline in fatalities on both roadways and waterways is a positive indication that the continuous efforts are having an quantifiable impact.

“This year’s numbers reflect progress, but we are reminded that each statistic represents a life lost and families forever changed,” Taylor said. “Our goal is always zero fatalities, and we remain committed to enforcing traffic and boating laws, while educating the public on safe practices throughout the summer months.”

Taylor also said the Memorial Day weekend marks the official launch of ALEA’s annual “101 Days of Summer Safety” campaign, which will run through Labor Day.

This campaign will focus on reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries through increased enforcement and public outreach during the busy summer travel season.

“Our troopers in both Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol will be out in full force across Alabama to ensure everyone gets to their destinations and return home safely,” Taylor said. “We urge all motorists and boaters to do their part by staying alert, obeying laws, and never operating a vehicle or vessel under the influence.”

Other Memorial Day Weekend Stats

• ALEA's Marine Patrol Division conducted 726 vessel stops, issued 1,084 Marine Safety Warnings, and made 12 Boating Under the Influence arrests.
• ALEA’s Marine Patrol issued 104 warnings for Non-Residents Operating Without a License/Certification, 104 warnings for Proximity Law Violations and five warnings for Wake Sport Violations.
• ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated 316 traffic crashes, issued 224 seat belt citations, issued 1,899 citations for speeding and made 29 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests.

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