Traffic backed up for a motor vehicle accident Appalachian Parkway and Highway 129 North Wednesday. Photo Dean Dyer
(Cleveland)- It was a busy day Wednesday in White County for emergency personnel who responded to medical incidents and motor vehicle accidents. At least seven auto accidents were reported all over the county at different times during the day.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety reports that a Trooper responded to the area of State Route 75 Connector, Appalachian Parkway, and State Route 11/US129 north of Cleveland to investigate a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. The accident was reported at 3:56 pm to White County E-9-1-1 dispatch.
Georgia Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Courtney Lund said in a press release, Upon arrival, the investigation by the trooper determined that a Mitsubishi Outlander, driven by 71-year-old Mary Owen, of Cleveland, was attempting to turn left from State Route 75 Connector onto State Route 11.
According to Lund Owen failed to yield while turning left and entered the path of a Ford Ranger, driven by Otis Allen, age 63, of Dahlonega, which was traveling south on State Route 11.
Both drivers had visible injuries.
The GSP trooper cited Owen with Failure to Yield while Turning Left.
