A driver who was critically injured in a wreck near Hollywood, Ga. three weeks ago has died. Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire says Charles Edward “Ed” Stockton, 80, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Stockton suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle wreck on GA 15/U.S. 441 at Highway 17 Alternate (Talmadge Drive) on Dec. 21, 2023.
He had remained hospitalized since that wreck.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Stockton’s family and friends during this very difficult time,” said Habersham County Coroner Kasey McEntire.
According to the Georgia State Patrol’s preliminary crash investigation, Stockton was driving a Chevrolet C150 pickup truck north on Hwy. 441 when he ran the red light at the intersection. The pickup struck a Toyota RAV4 and a GMC C4C work truck.
The crash also seriously injured the RAV 4 driver, Vera Mercer, of Clarkesville. The driver of the commercial truck, Bobby White, was not injured, according to troopers.
Obituary Charles Edward “Ed” Stockton
