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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — 13 people have died in vehicle crashes across Georgia and hundreds have been arrested for driving under the influence since the start of the Christmas holiday travel period, according to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS).

DPS, which oversees the Georgia State Patrol, defines the Christmas holiday travel period as between 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

As of 7 p.m. Sunday, the department said there were 13 crash deaths reported by all law enforcement agencies statewide.

105 people were injured by crashes, according to state troopers.

DPS reported 239 DUI arrests and 18 crashes that involved driving under the influence.

A total of 283 crashes have been reported by troopers since Wednesday evening. 11 of those crashes involved commercial vehicles.

There were also 385 citations for distracted driving and 539 seatbelt citations.

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