June 26th, 2021 – 2:50pm
Georgia State Patrol –
On June 24, 2021, at 3:23 p.m., the Georgia State Patrol Post 41 LaFayette was requested to investigate a traffic crash on GA #1 at Midway Drive in Walker County.
The preliminary investigations show a red Chevrolet Blazer was struck in the rear by a silver GMC Yukon.
The driver of the Chevrolet Blazer stated he was traveling south on GA #1 in the right travel lane and slowing down to turn right into a private drive when his vehicle was struck in the rear.
Both vehicles left the roadway on the right shoulder and both overturned and came to rest off the roadway.
The driver of the Chevrolet Blazer was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
The driver of the GMC Yukon, Mr. Jahari McCutchins (11/23/1989) of Summerville, suffered fatal injuries.
These are the preliminary investigative findings, and this crash is still under investigation.