Man dies in violent wreck on 301 North, shuts highway down for hours
A Claxton area man died after a violent wreck on Highway 301 South that occurred about 11 p.m. Friday night.
The man, later identified as Johnathan Vreeland, 24, from Hinesville, was initially taken to East Georgia Regional Medical Center with critical injuries but died at the hospital.
Georgia State Trooper Matt Davis said a silver pickup truck with its headlights off for “an unknown reason” pulled out onto Highway 301 and “drifted” into the northbound lane. Davis said a Ford Escape with a driver and a passenger then struck the pickup truck, which created most of the nearly 100-yard debris field on 301.
The accident took place on Highway 301 about one mile north of Highway 46, near the Bo Knows Signs building.
Vreeland, suffered “severe” life-threatening injuries and was taken to EGRMC, where he later died.
The driver of the Escape did not suffer serious injuries, Davis said. The driver of the pickup did not suffer significant injuries either, Davis said.
According to eyewitnesses, the passengers in the Escape were returning from the Bulloch Academy-Claxton High football game played Friday night in Claxton. Vreeland, they said, was one of the announcers for an area radio broadcast of the game.
“The pickup truck didn’t have its lights on and just pulled out,” said Kimberly Haralson, who witnessed the wreck. “Then there was just a loud bang. It was very scary.”
A combination of about a dozen state trooper and Bulloch County Sheriff Office vehicles responded to the scene, along with two fire engines and emergency vehicles.
Highway 301 remained closed until 3 a.m. Saturday while the mass debris was cleaned up.
Understanding Fatal Car Accidents in Georgia
Fatal car accidents continue to claim lives at an alarming rate across the United States.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 700 people are killed each year because of objects in the road.
The consequences of these fatal accidents extend far beyond emotional despair, often leading to significant financial hardships for the families left behind. Covering funeral and burial expenses, which can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars, adds an overwhelming burden to an already grieving family.
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As we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jonathan Vreeland, our commitment to seeking justice and accountability for all those impacted by this devastating event remains unwavering.
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