Authorities say a rear-end collision on Elberton Highway claimed the life of one man in Hart County on the morning of Wednesday, April 9.
According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred just after 8:50 a.m. between Liberty Hill Church Road and Stephen Johnson Road.
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office, along with Hart County EMS and fire personnel, responded to the scene to find two of the vehicles involved sustained minor damage.
While the occupants of those vehicles were uninjured, the driver of a third vehicle, identified as 68-year-old William Stanley Bridges, of Elberton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Bridges during this difficult time,” Hart County Sheriff Chris Carroll said.
The Georgia State Patrol has been called in to investigate the cause of the crash. No further details have been released at this time.
