AUGUSTA, Ga. — Georgia State Patrol is investigating after a wrong-way crash left a trooper seriously injured.
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The crash happened Friday just after 11 p.m.
According to GSP, a trooper was traveling east on Riverwatch Parkway near mile marker 3.5. in Augusta when he was hit head-on by a Toyota 4Runner.
The trooper suffered serious injuries and had to be extracted from his vehicle. He along with the other driver was taken to Wellstar MCG Hospital.
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The trooper nor the other driver’s ages and identities were released.
According to GSP, the trooper is stable and has a long road to recovery. There is no word on the other driver’s condition.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
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