Canton police investigating head-on collision near I-575 that left 1 dead, 2 seriously injured

CANTON, Ga. — One person is dead and two others are seriously injured after two cars were involved in a collision in Cherokee County on Saturday, police say.

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On March 18, just before 5:30 p.m., the Canton Police Department was called to a fatal accident on I-575 northbound just south of the Riverstone Parkway northbound off-ramp.

When officers arrived, they located a white Chevrolet Silverado truck on the northbound off-ramp and a blue Honda Accord in the right northbound lane.

Authorities said both cars had substantial damage.

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Canton officials made contact with Cabrera Sylvestre, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who was reportedly driving the Honda. Sylvestre suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention.

The passenger, later identified as Sebastian Alonzo Domingo, of Ellijay, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Chevrolet truck, Kevin Phyfe, of Marietta, also suffered serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention.

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The crash is currently under investigation. Anyone with information pertaining to the accident is urged to call 770-720-4883.

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