Justen Sullivan, 25, and Quentin Byrd, 21, killed in pedestrian crash on Georgia Highway 7 in Barnesville, GA
Modified Date:
Wed, 08/12/2015 - 9:27amAccident Date:
Thursday, May 15, 20142 crossing highway struck, killed by police cruiser
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident, which occurred in Barnesville in Lamar County. Troopers were called to the collision site on Georgia Highway 7 near Grove Street around 1:05 a.m.
2 killed in wreck with Barnesville police officer
Officials say the accident happened when two men who were crossing the four-lane highway were struck by a Barnesville Police patrol car.
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Georgia State Patrol is investigating a double fatal pedestrian accident that happened in Lamar County on Friday.
According to authorities, the accident happened on Georgia Highway 7 near Grove Street around 1 a.m.
Officials say the accident happened when two men who were crossing the four-lane highway were struck by a Barnesville Police patrol car.
The victims have been identified as Justin Sullivan, 25, and Quentin Byrd, 21. Both men are from Barnesville.
The officer, Terry Belvin, was transported to a local medical center where he is being treated for injures.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Justen Sullivan
Quentin Byrd
Terry Belvin
Roadway:
Georgia Highway 7City:
Barnesville, GACounty:
Lamar County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
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