A major crash involving a dozen vehicles on Highway 19 in Schley County, Georgia, occurred on the morning of March 25.
The details: The initial incident began when a green 2013 Ford Fusion collided with a silver 2017 Ford Fusion, which then broke down.
- A tractor-trailer traveling southbound hit the disabled Ford Fusion and then left the scene.
- This led to additional vehicles crashing, resulting in a total of 12 vehicles being involved in the pileup.
What we know: Eight people were transported to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, while two others were taken in private vehicles.
Foggy conditions at the time contributed to poor visibility, complicating the situation further.
Latest developments: The Georgia State Patrol is actively investigating the incident and is on the lookout for the runaway tractor-trailer. The accident blocked both lanes on Highway 19 for about two and a half hours. Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to GSP Post 10 in Americus.
The incident took place around 7:50 a.m., causing significant disruption during morning traffic hours, reported WALB News.