CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Cherokee County Sheriff’s office said two people were killed in a car crash Wednesday afternoon.
CCSO officials said the crash happened at 2:20 p.m. on Hwy 1-8 near Deer Track Drive in the Sutallee community.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
According to deputies, the driver of the car, a man from Cartersville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities added that the passenger, a man from Cartersville, was taken to Northside Cherokee Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
TRENDING STORIES:
- 3 Atlanta McDonald’s employees deliver healthy baby after mom goes into labor in restaurant bathroom
- We now know when Whataburger’s first metro Atlanta location will open
- ‘Her last free meal:’ Quinton Simon’s mom turned in to FBI by grandma on murder charges, friend says
The identities of the two victims have not been released.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation. However, CCSO officials said they believe speed could have caused the accident.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
IN OTHER NEWS:
©2022 Cox Media Group
