Man, 68, Loses Life After Hartwell Chain-Reaction Crash

Man, 68, Loses Life After Hartwell Chain-Reaction Crash

HARTWELL, GA – A 68-year-old man lost his life after a chain-reaction collision on GA-77 reported before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Access WDUN said. 

The crash happened when the 68-year-old man, driving a 1995 Ford Ranger, rear-ended a 2023 Dodge Ram. The Dodge was pushed forward and collided with the back of a 2021 GMC Yukon XL. 

Georgia State Patrol confirmed the Dodge and GMC stopped for traffic in a construction zone. Troopers declared the 68-year-old man from Elberton dead at the scene. 

The Elberton man did not wear a seatbelt, which could have played a role in his death. The Dodge motorist was spared from physical harm, while the GMS driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. 

There were no reports of hospitalizations or intoxication. 

Our team will issue updates to this news blog after it becomes available. 

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