Transitioning from high school to college is a difficult task. For Timothy Tusick, though, the move was even more fraught. The winner of the John Foy & Associates Strong Arm Leukemia Scholarship, Tusick was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019. Tusick was once a top-five prospect in his state’s high school wrestling world, but he started …
Woman Trapped in Car for 12 Hours Before Police Find Her in Hall County
Depending on where you are on Georgia roads, it’s not so easy to find vehicles that fall off the road, especially if you fall down a cliff. It took someone 12 hours to find one such vehicle. Fortunately, one of the occupants was still alive. WSB TV reports. The Georgia State Patrol told the media …
Decatur Man Sentenced to 11 Years for DUI Accident
The Herald-Review has reported on the sentencing of a man in Decatur to 11 years in prison over his role in a DUI crash. The drunk driver, Demetric J. DIxon, fled a crash that killed four passengers in his car. After his defense attorney negotiated a plea deal, the man plead guilty to one count …
Hit and Run Driver Hits Firetruck Assisting at Second Hit and run
DeKalb County police and fire had their hands full Wednesday night handling two related hit-and-run accidents. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. During the evening, paramedics and firefighters were called to the westbound lanes of Stone Mountain Freeway near Brockett and Cooledge. An SUV had hit the meridian and bystanders came to help, but then an unknown …
Court Upholds Huge Verdict in TBI Case
Huge awards are often appealed by companies who want to get out of paying compensation. But sometimes the little guy wins out like in this case reported by CVN. The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld an award of more than $6 million in an injury case. A taxi driver was struck by a pipe that …
Candlelight Vigil to Be Held in Clayton County Over Recent Fatalities
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, three people were killed on Sunday in a matter of hours in Clayton County, bringing the total of car deaths up to 18 this year. This is four more than last year. In response, Clayton County Commissioner Felicia Franklin is planning a candlelight vigil to raise awareness and, hopefully, gain …
Accident at Hartwell Racetrack Kills One Fan, Injures Two More
Motor racing has a long history of accidents, most of them involving drivers. But sometimes a crash is so bad that the fans get caught up in the crash as well. Such an accident happened yesterday in Georgia. Sportscasting.com reports. Fans were gathered to watch racing at Hartwell Speedway about 100 miles northeast of Atlanta. …
State Police, Governor Warn Against DUI During Independence Day
CBS 46 reported on an effort by Governor Kemp and the heads of state law enforcement agencies to crack down on DUI this holiday season. The group flew around the state to give speeches warning people celebrating Independence Day that DUI will not be tolerated. “The bottom line is this,” said Kemp during the group’s …
Worker Dies in Crush Accident in Macon
People get crushed between or inside objects every year in workplace accidents. One of them just happened in Macon yesterday morning. WGXA TV reported on the tragedy. According to the local coroner, the worker was crushed between a roll of paper and a forklift at the Gilmer Warehouse on Mead Road. The victim, a female, …
Police Seeking Hit and run Driver on ATV
It can take months or even years for police to track down a hit-and-run driver. Sadly, some cases are never solved. Sometimes the police ask for the public’s help to find the responsible driver, like in this case. 11 Alive has reported that police are still seeking the driver in a case that killed a …
Firefighter Dies after Alleged Drunk Boater Accident
A firefighter in Gainesville has tragically died in a boating accident that may have been caused by a drunk boater. 11 Alive reported on the incident. The accident happened on Lake Tugalo in Rabun County last Saturday. The 27-year-old firefighter was with a friend on a tube ride pulled by a bass boat operator. According …
Oconee Fire Volunteer Has Message for Drivers After Car Strike
The Athens Banner-Herald relayed a message from an Oconee fire volunteer about how drivers need to watch for emergency vehicles. The volunteer was was hit by a car two weeks ago as he was working a fallen tree situation on a state highway. He’s still recovering and told reporters full recovery may take five or …
I-75 Crash in Clayton County Kills Mother and Child
Police have confirmed that a three-year-old and her mother were killed in a car crash in Clayton county yesterday afternoon. Fox 5 Atlanta reported on the tragedy. The accident happened near Forest Parkway at exit 237. Clayton County officials reported the girl died at the scene. The mother succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. …
Strange Incident Involving HERO Worker Damages Car Window
HERO units are a common sight if you drive Atlanta roads enough. These big yellow vehicles provide roadside help to drivers in emergencies. But one woman says that a HERO worker may have broken her car’s window in a road rage incident. Fox 5 reports. The incident happened early Tuesday morning near Langford Parkway. Traffic …
Man Crashes on the Connector, Jumps over Median, Dies at The Scene
Sometimes it’s safer to stay in a car after an accident until police arrive, but it depends on the situation. If there is a lot of fast-moving traffic, it could be dangerous to leave the vehicle. Police are investigating a car crash that happened on the Connector early this morning. 11 Alive reported on the …
Nine Children, One Adult Killed in Alabama Crash
A horrific crash last Saturday caught national attention. Nine children and one adult were killed in an accident on I-65 in Butler County, Alabama. CNN reports. So far, the multi-vehicle accident is believed to be weather-related. The area had a tropical depression sweep through, dumping rain. No one is quite sure how it happened, and …
Bibb Deputy Accused of Stealing Gun at Accident Scene
Criminal and civil courts rely on the honesty of police officers for testimony. Usually in a civil case, it’s what they record in a police report. But sometimes officers do things they shouldn’t. That throws their testimony and their character into doubt. One officer in Macon is facing such a challenge. WMAZ reported that a …
Family Seeks Answers Nearly Three Months After Fatal Crash
A family is seeking answers after a recent ruling in their wrongful death case in Atlanta. WSB TV reported on the matter. The accident happened back in April, but the family is still seeking answers. They want to know why the accused driver was able to drive nearly a mile in the wrong direction on …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seize Toxic Toys Shipped from China to Houston
As parents and grandparents, we take for granted that the toys we buy for the little ones in our lives are safe. Unfortunately, however, that isn’t always the case. There are still bad actors in the world who will use hazardous materials to manufacture toys for kids. CBS DFW reports that U.S. Customs and Border …
No Injuries in Downtown Connector Crash, But Driver Still Flees
Sometimes a crazy-looking accident happens and, miraculously, no one is injured. Even so, there is usually property damage that the at-fault driver needs to pay for, but it’s hard to do that when the alleged at-fault driver runs off. 11 Alive reported on an accident that happened on Saturday on the Downtown Connector that involved …