1. Tragic accident claims life of high school graduate, authorities report
2. Young person fatally injured in collision, law enforcement confirms.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a recently graduated high school student from Georgia lost his life in a fatal car crash on Monday. The incident took place in Terrell County, with officials confirming the devastating news.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, the tragic accident occurred around 2 a.m. on Bobby Locke Road in Terrell County. The vehicle involved was a white Ford F-150, which was travelling south on Bobby Locke Road when it veered off the highway while negotiating a curve. The truck travelled approximately 260 feet on the east shoulder before colliding with a culvert and becoming airborne, ultimately hitting a guy wire.
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Tragically, a passenger in the vehicle, Vansh Patel, was ejected during the crash. The truck continued its trajectory, still airborne, until it crashed into a tree with its roof, eventually coming to an uncontrolled stop on the driver’s side.
The driver, identified as David Mullins, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. He was later transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
David Mullins was a recent graduate of Deerfield-Windsor High School, where he had just completed his senior year. The school’s head football coach, Brian McCrae, took to Facebook to express his sorrow over Mullins’ untimely passing.
In a heartfelt post, McCrae wrote, “The Lord took David Mullins from us last night and none of us are ready to let him go. Our heart goes out to the Mullins family as well as all of us grieving the loss of this incredible young man.”
McCrae also extended his prayers and support to Vansh Patel and his family, urging the community to come together in remembrance of Mullins’ spirit and legacy.
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Coroner Michael Fowler had previously announced on Facebook that Mullins was the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the Albany Rotary Club and had plans to attend the University of Georgia. This tragic accident has cut short his promising future, leaving the community in mourning.
Allen Lowe, the Head of School at Deerfield-Windsor, refrained from making an official statement regarding Mullins’ passing but assured that the school is providing support to the grieving family and students during this difficult time.
WALB News has reached out to the Georgia State Patrol for additional details on the circumstances surrounding the crash and the investigation that follows.
A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to assist Mullins’ family with funeral expenses. The initial goal of $5,000 has been surpassed, with over $28,000 raised as of Tuesday, showcasing the outpouring of support and solidarity from the community in the wake of this tragedy.
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1. Recently graduated high school student killed in crash
2. High school student killed in crash, police say.
