Athens-Clarke, GA (November 14, 2023) – The Athens-Clarke Police Department confirmed that 59-year-old John Clark of Athens, Georgia, died as a result of a fatal collision that took place during the evening hours.
At around 12:40 a.m., the Athens Police Department was called to the scene of an accident near the Athens Perimeter on Chase Street.
Preliminary crash reports show that a 43-year-old man was driving a 1990 Honda Accord last on the inside lanes when he struck a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, identified as Clark, suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased by responding officers while at the scene.
At this time, the incident is being investigated.
We offer our sympathies to the family of John Clark.
Fatal Car Accidents in Georgia
The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one due to a fatal collision can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, our state sees countless people lose their lives as a result of motor vehicle accidents each year. There are many cases where innocent people die due to driver negligence. When drivers are distracted, impaired, or reckless, it can have devastating consequences for everyone nearby.
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