Teen’s Life Claimed After Car Hits Tree Near Watkinsville
NEAR WATKINSVILLE, GA – A 17-year-old teenager driving a 1987 BMW lost his life after he drifted off Colham Ferry Road South and crashed into a tree Thursday.
The collision happened around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Colham Ferry Road and Essex Road, according to Athens Banner-Herald.
Georgia State Patrol identified the victim as an Oconee County High School student.
Troopers have not confirmed why the teenager lost control of his car.
Reader’s Note: While the teenager’s name was mentioned by authorities 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 firm has chosen not to mention the victim’s name in this news article.
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