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Eighteen people were killed over a 10-day travel period that included the Fourth of July holiday, state troopers said Monday.

Troopers said six drivers, three passengers, three pedestrians, five motorcyclists and a motorcycle passenger were killed between June 29 and went through Sunday, July 8. Across all cases, five seat belts were used and four were not. In nine cases, seat belts were not applicable because motorcyclists and pedestrians were killed.

Two fatalities occurred in Limestone County during the 10-day period. Brandon Michael Bennett, 22, of Hazel Green died June 30 after his 2005 Yamaha motorcycle collided with a 2014 Chevrolet Impala at the intersection of U.S. 72 and Burgreen Road.

On July 4, 54-year-old Robert Toney Jr. of Athens was struck and killed by a car as he attempted to cross U.S. 72 at the intersection of Hine Street. Toney, who was on foot, was struck by a westbound vehicle.

The deadliest day of the 10-day period was June 30 with five traffic fatalities — four motorcyclists and one motorcycle passenger. In addition to the Limestone fatality, traffic deaths were reported in Cullman, Marshall and Mobile counties.

The only day with no fatalities was Sunday, July 8.