A single-vehicle wreck in Athens claimed the life of a Hall County man.
Athens-Clarke County police say Brandon Tolbert, 27, of Oakwood, was fatally injured in the wreck Tuesday afternoon, September 12. The crash occurred approximately 3 miles southeast of downtown Athens.
Police say Tolbert was driving a woodchipper truck with an attached trailer west on Lexington Road when it crashed near Oak Drive. The truck veered to the left, struck a curb, and sideswiped landscaping in the center median where it stopped.
Tolbert was removed from the truck and given medical care. He was transported to an Athens area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Senior Police Officer Tilley at [email protected] or 762-400-7355.
This is the 13th fatal vehicle crash in Athens-Clarke County this year.
