fatal accident

Katie Goodrum, an urban planner and Vision Zero Administrator for Athens, sat down with WUGA's Havivah Saltz to discuss how our local government plans to reduce fatal crashes and serious roadway injuries in the future.

An 80-year-old man died following a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Athens-Clarke County, according to police.

On August 8, 2026, a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Lexington Road and Whit Davis Road resulted in a child being transported to the hospital.

While hiking with a family member, a student from the University of Georgia fell from an unmarked trail and died from his injuries.

The crash that occurred at the intersection of North Avenue and MLK Parkway has come to a sad conclusion.

On March 6th, officers responded to the scene of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Cedar Shoals Drive and Whit Davis Road.

An investigation has been opened after a man was struck by a train Monday, March 16th. At 11:59 a.m., the Barrow County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a train versus pedestrian accident.

Officers determined that the parked vehicle began rolling in reverse and struck and rolled over the driver, George Whittenburg, who was standing outside the driver’s door.

A Kia traveling the wrong way on the GA 10 Inner Loop struck three cars, bringing the total number of fatal crashes in Athens Clarke County to 8 for the year 2025.

This is ACC's 8th fatal motor vehicle crash of the year.