Tragedy confirmed in Highway 76 Accident

HIAWASSEE, Ga. – A single motor vehicle accident occured during the early afternoon hours of Wednesday, Sept. 26, on Highway 76, west of Hiawassee, in the vicinity of Ridgecrest Circle. FYN reported the likelihood of a fatality shortly after the accident occurred, with the information later confirmed by authorities.

A single occupant female, 63, was traveling eastbound toward Hiawassee when the driver presumably lost control of the vehicle, crossing wetbound traffic lanes, and colliding with an unoccupied building, located near the shore of Lake Chatuge.

The victim was ejected from the vehicle, into the structure, and was pronounced deceased on scene.

Eyewitnesses to the wreckage described the vehicle involved as a newer model truck, grey in color.

Rain conditions may have been a factor in the tragedy.

Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.

Feature Photo: Scene of the accident, an unoccupied business situated on Lake Chatuge

 

 

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