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John Jones Jr. killed in pickup truck crash into Augusta Canal off of 10th Street in Augusta, Georgia

Modified Date: 
Mon, 11/20/2017 - 11:44am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, September 20, 2015

Man dies early Sunday after crash into canal(link is external)

The vehicle failed to stop at the intersection of Walker Street and crashed through the sidewalk fencing and landed in the Augusta Canal. The accident happened about 3:30 a.m. at 10th and Walker streets, Bowen said. Jones was a passenger in a Ford F-150 pickup traveling south on 10th Street. Jones, a passenger in the vehicle, was able to get out, but then collapsed in the water. According to a statement released by Coroner Mark Bowen, the victim was identified as John Jones Jr.

Man dies after crash into canal; driver charged(link is external)

A 22-year-old Beech Island man died after a traffic accident early Sunday in which a pickup ended up in the Augusta Canal. The driver, Jose Rojas, 25, of Beech Island, was taken to Georgia Regents Medical Center, Richmond County sheriff'€™s Lt. The truck failed to stop at the Walker Street intersection, crashed through the sidewalk fencing and landed in the canal. He was subsequently released and charged with homicide by vehicle in the first degree, DUI, reckless driving, failure to stop at a stop sign and driving while unlicensed.  

Man Charged In Deadly Augusta Canal Crash Indicted(link is external)

A man accused in a deadly crash into the Augusta Canal that happened last September 20th has now been indicted.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death

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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
John Jones Jr.
Jose Rojas
Roadway: 
10th Street
City: 
Augusta, GA
County: 
Richmond County, GA
Area: 
Augusta, GA

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