Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision Claims Life of Travis Bailey, 28, on Highway 114 in Chattooga County, Georgia

Modified Date: 
Sun, 01/26/2025 - 8:06am
Accident Date: 
Friday, January 24, 2025

Five Car Accident On Highway 114 Friday Night

The name of the fatality victim was not immediately released by law enforcement pending notification of family.

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash On Georgia Highway 114 Claims One Life

During a search of the Jeep, law enforcement officials discovered drug paraphernalia and several prescription medications, leading to the determination that the driver of the Jeep was impaired.

A devastating five-vehicle collision occurred on Friday evening along Highway 114 (Lyerly Highway) in Chattooga County, Georgia, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality. The incident, which took place near the Ellenburg Subdivision, prompted an immediate response from local emergency services and law enforcement. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader issued a public notification shortly after 7 PM, leading to the closure of Highway 114 at Ellenburg Subdivision and the eastbound portion of Norton Road. Emergency responders and law enforcement personnel worked diligently at the scene, managing the complex aftermath of the multi-vehicle crash. The identity of the deceased individual was temporarily withheld pending proper notification of family members, following standard protocol in fatal accident cases. The involvement of five vehicles suggests a significant impact on local traffic and the surrounding community.

Location and Infrastructure - Highway 114, also known as the Lyerly Highway, serves as a crucial transportation artery in Chattooga County, connecting various communities and facilitating both local and regional traffic flow. The section near Ellenburg Subdivision represents a residential access point along this major thoroughfare, creating a complex traffic pattern where local and through traffic regularly interact. The intersection with Norton Road adds another layer of complexity to this traffic environment, as it serves as a significant cross route for east-west travel in the area. This stretch of highway typically experiences moderate to heavy traffic volumes, particularly during evening hours when commuter traffic mingles with local residential movement.

Legal Rights and Considerations - Under Georgia state law, victims of multi-vehicle collisions have specific legal protections and remedies available to them. Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence system, where parties less than 50% at fault may seek compensation for their losses. The state's statute of limitations generally allows two years from the date of the accident for personal injury claims and four years for property damage claims. Potential compensation may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in cases of fatality, wrongful death damages. Georgia's minimum insurance requirements mandate liability coverage of $25,000 per person for bodily injury, though multi-vehicle accidents often involve complex insurance scenarios requiring careful coordination among multiple carriers. An experienced Chattooga County personal injury lawyer will handle all aspects of the legal claim.

Related Resources: Chattooga County Emergency Services - (706) 857-3400 Georgia State Patrol Post 38 (LaFayette) - (706) 638-5501 Chattooga County Sheriff's Office - (706) 857-3411 Georgia Department of Transportation District 6 Office - (706) 295-6025 Chattooga County Victim Services - (706) 857-3426 Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety - (404) 656-6996 Georgia Department of Driver Services - www.dds.georgia.gov Georgia Code Title 40 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) - www.legis.ga.gov

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Travis Bailey
Roadway: 
Highway 114