Driver Killed in Canton Car Accident
The driver has been identified as Lewis Harman, 93, of Glasford, who died after a Saturday crash in rural Canton on East County Highway 27.
Lewis Harman, 93, of Glasford, was killed in a car crash on East County Highway 27 in Canton on November 7, according to the Fulton County Coroner.
What Happened on East County Highway 27
Emergency crews were called to the road, in the area of North Maplewood Lane in rural Canton, shortly before 5 p.m. The Fulton County Coroner said the eastbound car went off the road and hit a tree before stopping near a building. The coroner said the car became engulfed in flames, and that the flames spread to the building. Harman was pronounced dead at the scene, the coroner said. The coroner said an autopsy found Harman died from injuries sustained in the crash, before the car was engulfed.
Where the Fulton County Investigation Stands
The Fulton County Coroner's Office is investigating the crash, and toxicology results are pending. The coroner's office identified Harman. Crews from multiple fire departments, along with Canton police and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, also assisted at the scene.
Police usually wait to release the names of the people involved until their families have been told. That is why names often come out a day or more later.
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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