Americus Times-Recorder, Americus, Georgia

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March 10, 2009

Traffic crash claims 2 lives in Lee County

SMITHVILLE — Around noon Tuesday, a two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Ga. Highways 377 and 118, ending in tragedy.

According to reports from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a light-colored Honda Accord traveling from Americus on Highway 377 apparently rolled through the stop sign at the intersection, with 118 when a semi-truck coming from Smithville slammed into the car.

The two occupants of the Accord died on the scene, while the driver of the semi-truck appeared to be uninjured.

The accident is under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol Post in Albany.

The Times-Recorder will follow up with more details as they are revealed in print and online at www.americustimesrecorder.com.

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