Georgia

Jeremy Pereira Killed in Accident at State Route 20 in Bartow County, GA

Published on: September 1, 2021

Date of Accident
August 30, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Jeremy Pereira
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 20, Cumming, GA, USA

What Happened

Georgia State Police are investigating a crash that killed a teen at State Route 20 in Bartow County, GA on August 30th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 10 o.m. A Nissan passenger car collided with a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances before catching fire. The driver of the car, 18-year-old Jeremy Pereira, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. A passenger was hospitalized with serious burns and other injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Georgia State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Nissan, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
State Route 20
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Nissan passenger car collided with a semi-truck and caught fire

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