Driver Killed in Lumpkin County Car Accident
The White County Sheriff's Office said the crash on Highway 19 ended a chase that began in White County early Wednesday.
Christopher Walden, 45, of Cleveland, was killed in a car crash on Highway 19 near Dicks Creek Road in Lumpkin County on November 11, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
How the Highway 19 Car Crash Unfolded
The White County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop a vehicle a little after 4 a.m. near Truelove Road and Putnam Road in White County. The sheriff's office said the chase began early Wednesday. The sheriff's office said the deputy first tried to stop the burgundy vehicle after seeing it fail to maintain its lane. The sheriff's office said the driver, identified as Walden, refused to stop and continued into neighboring Lumpkin County. The sheriff's office said the driver fled north on Highway 129 before crossing the county line.
The Georgia State Patrol said the Camry was fleeing the White County Sheriff's Office at high speed. The Georgia State Patrol said a 2007 Toyota Camry left the north shoulder of Highway 19 while going through a curve to the left and struck a group of trees. The sheriff's office said deputies pulled the driver from the wreckage and gave lifesaving aid. Walden died at the scene, the sheriff's office said.
What the Georgia State Patrol Is Reviewing
Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol are handling the investigation into what happened. The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office also posted about the incident on Facebook, since the pursuit crossed into its jurisdiction. No charges have been announced.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
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
- 11alive.com, “Fleeing driver dies after crashing into trees in north Georgia, sheriff's office says”
- fox5atlanta.com, “Man dies in Lumpkin County wreck while fleeing law enforcement”
- nowgeorgia.com, “Cleveland man killed in crash following chase across county lines”
- wgtjradio.com, “Cleveland man killed during police chase”
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