Georgia

Mark Savage Killed; Jeremy Dalton Injured in Accident in Hiawassee, GA

Published on: July 12, 2023

Date of Accident
July 7, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Mark Savage
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hiawassee, GA, USA

What Happened

State Police have information on a crash that killed a man at Hiawassee, GA on July 7th, 2023. Police say 63-year-old Mark Savage was traveling home with his son-in-law Jeremey Dalton and grandsons from a water park. According to investigators, Savage's vehicle was struck head-on by a dump truck. Police say the dump truck was rounding a curve at the time of the crash and may have suffered a possible mechanical issue before the collision. Following the initial crash, the dump truck also collided with a Ford F-150. The crash left Savage with fatal injuries. His grandsons, ages 11 and 10, as well as Dalton, were hospitalized for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The driver of the Ford, identified as Newton Wilcox and the dump truck operator, identified as 68-year-old Charles Farmer, was also hospitalized. At this time, police do not have additional details available to share.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Georgia State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-150, Passenger Vehicle, Dump Truck
Road/Highway
Hiawassee, GA
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (4)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump Truck collided head-on with another vehicle and Ford F-150

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