Precious Carol Pearson, 21, killed after her car drifts into path of semi driven by Cornelius Jones, 41, on Wrens Highway/Highway 17 in McDuffie County, Georgia
Modified Date:
Fri, 03/27/2015 - 7:10amAccident Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2015Morning McDuffie accident claims life
Because of the accident, Wrens Highway/ Highway 17 between Quail Farm Road and Happy Valley Road has been temporarily closed while McDuffie County sheriff's deputies and state troopers work the accident scene.
Victim in fatal McDuffie crash fell asleep at wheel
She was an employee at the Thomson Waffle House next to Wendy’s and was on her way home after working overnight. Shelton said authorities believe she fell asleep at the wheel.
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At about 8 a.m. on the Wrens Highway/Highway 17 near the intersection of Quail Farm Road, a car drifted into the path of a tractor trailer, killing the car driver. Authorities say the woman, whose name is being witheld pending notification of family, was a recent employee of one of the local Waffle House restaurants in Thomson. We'll update this story as more information becomes available.
Type: Truck Accident
People Involved:
Precious Carol Pearson
Cornelius Jones
Roadway:
Highway 17County:
McDuffie County, GAArea:
Augusta, GA
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