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Wrong-way crash in Athens leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Tim Darnell , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The driver of a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital. A southbound 2022 Toyota Tacoma and a 2022 Toyota Highlander were also involved in the collision, which happened near an intersection.
From Athens, Ga.: A fatal crash occurred early Thursday. Emergency responders were called to the scene after a vehicle traveling the wrong direction was involved in a multi-vehicle collision. The driver of a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital. Two other drivers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
The incident is under investigation by authorities. Further details about the crash are available from the source.
A southbound 2022 Toyota Tacoma and a 2022 Toyota Highlander were also involved in the collision, which happened near an intersection.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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