Crime & Safety

Updated: Elderly Man Victim of Fatal Crash

Cartersville police had closed Felton Road eastbound from Jones Mill Road to Tennessee Street to investigate the two-car accident.

Updated 8:45 a.m.

The accident scene is clear. Camp said the deceased is an elderly man.

Updated 8 a.m.

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The fatal accident at N. Tennessee St. and Felton Road occurred about 7:15 a.m. and involved two vehicles, according to Camp. One of the drivers was deceased at the scene.

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are investigating a fatal crash at the intersection of Felton Road and Tenneessee Street, Lt. Mark Camp said about 7:30 a.m.

Authorities have closed Felton Road eastbound from Jones Mill Road to Tennessee Street and say avoid the area.

Camp said he expects to release further information in a couple hours, but confirmed one person was killed in a traffic accident.


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