1 Killed, 3 Injured in Franklin County Car Accident
A three-vehicle collision on GA 59 in Franklin County left one driver dead and three people hurt.
One person was killed and three were injured in a three-vehicle car crash on GA 59 in Franklin County on November 6, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
How the GA 59 Crash Unfolded
The first collision was a head-on impact in a curve near Darrowby Lane. According to troopers, a white 2018 Honda CR-V going north crossed over to the side for southbound traffic and collided with a red 2006 Toyota Scion XB. Both of those vehicles then spun counterclockwise, troopers said. Next, according to troopers, a 2013 Toyota Highlander collided with the driver's side of the Scion.
The driver of the Scion has been identified as Frankie William Roper, 67, of Maysville, who died at the scene. Troopers said he was not wearing a seat belt. The CR-V driver suffered serious injuries and was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, and two passengers were flown to a hospital by air. In all, three people were hospitalized in Gainesville with serious injuries. Troopers said nobody in the Highlander was injured, including its driver and a passenger.
What the Georgia State Patrol Says Comes Next
The Georgia State Patrol said charges are pending against the driver of the CR-V. Troopers said that driver may have been distracted by a cell phone before the crash. No other details about the investigation have been released.
Which agency investigates often depends on where the crash happened. Highway crashes are often handled by state police or highway patrol, and crashes on city streets by local officers.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
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