Georgia

Harold Grogan Gary Killed in Accident at Hwy 27 in Polk County, GA

Published on: September 13, 2021

Date of Accident
September 10, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Harold Grogan Gary
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

1626 Rockmart Hwy, Cedartown, GA 30125, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at Hwy 27 in Polk County, GA on September 10th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:52 p.m. A Dodge Dakota operated by 84-year-old Harold Grogan Gary was stopped in a left turn lane at the Hwy 27 intersection with the Polk County Fairgrounds when it attempted a left turn. It then turned into the path of a tractor-trailer, which swerved to avoid the truck, striking the side of an approaching Dodge Ram and then head-on with the Dakota. The Dakota caught fire and the tractor-trailer overturned onto its side. Gary suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Georgia State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
Hwy 27
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Dakota attempted to make a left turn and turned into the path of a tractor-trailer

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