Speeding Driver Dies as Car Hits Pole in Columbus

Speeding Driver Dies as Car Hits Pole in Columbus

COLUMBUS, GA – A 27-year-old man, driving his car at a high rate, lost control of his vehicle, forcing him to collide with a utility pole and barrier, claiming his life Sunday. 

This collision happened at the 4265th block of Macon Road, and the man perished, giving blunt force trauma to his head and chest, at 2:45 a.m., according to the Ledger-Enquirer. Additional details from the Columbus Police Department and Muscogee County Coroner’s Office indicate that the man had “clipped the pole,” and the impact of this wreck caused the car to overturn. 

An investigation is underway. 

Reader’s Note: While the man’s name was mentioned by the Columbus Police Department and the initial source, our news team has adopted a no-name policy with respect to drivers or victims of motor vehicle accidents or personal injury-related incidents. As such, our news team has chosen not to list the victim’s name in this news article. 

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