Five Injured in Baldwin County Accident Caused By Driver Falling Asleep While Driving

A news story posted on macon.com states that five people were severely injured in an early-morning accident. One of the passengers sustained a fractured femur.*

According to Georgia State Patrol Trooper First Class Kevin, a Chevrolet Suburban was transporting a driver, and four passengers crossed over the roadway's centerline and collided head-on with a Ford Fusion. The Suburban's driver was heading toward Milledgeville along Highway 22 when he allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and caused a severe accident.

All four occupants in the Suburban were severely injured in the crash, but no passengers sustained life-threatening accident injuries. The Ford Fusion driver sustained a broken leg. There were no other occupants inside of the Ford Fusion.

The Georgia State Patrol is currently investigating the head-on accident. No criminal charges had been filed at this time. No further information about the severe head-on collision was provided. Anyone who has information about the accident is urged to contact the Georgia State Patrol's Milledgeville office.

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Source:

https://www.macon.com/news/local/article252106058.html