Man outside of vehicle dies after being hit by car that veered into shoulder on Ga. 15 / U.S. 441 in Homer, Georgia
Man struck and killed while outside vehicle in Homer
The driver of the other vehicle involved failed to maintain her lane, traveled off the roadway onto the right shoulder, striking the trailer and the driver that was outside the vehicle, Rathel said. The driver who was outside died at the scene.
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