Authorities are investigating a possible road rage incident on Big A Road at Highway 17 in Stephens County Friday, May 9.
According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, at least one person was injured and transported to a nearby hospital during the incident. They did not describe the nature of the incident.
The collision occurred near Buck’s Superette, prompting a heavy response from the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, Toccoa Police Department, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Officials temporarily closed the area to investigate, causing significant traffic disruptions.
Southbound traffic was rerouted to Memorial Drive, while northbound vehicles were diverted to the Toccoa Bypass. Only one lane remained open during the investigation.
As of 6:50 p.m., the roadway was reopened to normal traffic flow. Authorities continue to advise drivers to remain alert due to potential residual congestion.
The investigation is ongoing.
This article has been updated to remove a previous reference to a collision. The exact nature of this incident has not been confirmed.
