Investigators looking into a fatal accident on Interstate 20 believe that bad weather could have been a factor in this crash. The victim, the mother of an 11-month-old infant, had been involved in a minor collision with another motorist. Both women were standing outside their cars when they were hit…
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Most of Georgia’s Fatalities from Flooding-related Accidents
Most of Georgia’s Fatalities From Flooding-Related Accidents Nine people have been confirmed dead in flash floods that swept through much of north Georgia, including the metro Atlanta area. Most of these deaths occurred when cars were swept away. After severe flooding on Monday, the Georgia Department of Transportation closed down…
Storms Batter North Georgia, One Killed in Accident
Raging storms lashed Atlanta and much of north Georgia over the weekend, and several accidents were traced to the poor weather, including one fatal car accident that left one man dead. Pickens County resident, Raymond Jones was killed when a tree fell on a car on Nacoochee Drive in Atlanta.…
Injuries Caused by Lightning at Outdoor Sporting Event
Twelve people were injured this week in Houston County when lightning struck at an outdoor middle school football game.One adult is in critical condition.Lightning struck while crowds were evacuating the stands. As school has resumed, outdoor athletic events are taking place during what has been an excessive storm season.When storms…