Georgia

Cody Hauser, John Hunter Lane Killed; Samuel Hancock, Albert Starr Injured in Construction Accident in Floyd County, GA

Published on: June 15, 2022

Date of Accident
June 14, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Cody Hauser, John Hunter Lane, Samuel Hancock, Albert Starr
Type of Accident
Construction Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Floyd County, GA, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at Floyd County, GA on June 14th, 2022. Police say the incident happened at a construction site for a private residence. A truck at the site was reportedly being loaded with asphalt when it began to roll downhill. It struck 19-year-old Cody Hauser and 21-year-old John Hunter Lane before also hitting an excavator. Both Hauser and Lane suffered fatal injuries when the truck struck the excavator they were in. The occupants of the runaway truck, Samuel Hancock and Albert Starr, were both hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not yet available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Georgia State Police
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck
Road/Highway
Cody Hauser, John Hunter Lane
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), undisclosed injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck suffered brake failure and rolled downhill into an excavator

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