Georgia

One Dead; Two Injured in Accident at I-16 in Bryan County, GA

Published on: October 19, 2023

Date of Accident
October 18, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-16, Lyons, Bryan County, GA, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating following a crash that led to a second crash at I-16 in Bryan County, GA on October 18th, 2023. Police say the incident began when a van collided with a semi-truck said to have been merging back into traffic. The operator of the van was killed in the collision. Shortly after, police say an approaching Amazon tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a second tractor-trailer that was slowing down due to the first crash. The driver of the Amazon truck was hospitalized with serious injuries, as was a passenger who officials say was ejected from the truck in the crash. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Bryan County Police,
Vehicles Involved
Van, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-16
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Van struck a semi-truck, leading to a second accident a short time later between two semi-trucks

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