AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) — One person is dead following a crash in Augusta

It happened on the 4600 block of Mike Padgett Highway around 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 20.

According to the coroner, Charles Cummings, 70, from Augusta was pronounced dead on scene at 9:52 p.m.  An autopsy has been scheduled.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Mike Padgett Highway Saturday.

Deputies went to the 4600 block around 8:50 p.m. Officials say 70-year-old Charles Cummings of Augusta was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9:52 p.m.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office also responded to the scene in connection with the fatal crash. An autopsy has been scheduled.

Investigators said the case remains active and ongoing.

No additional details were released, and the sheriff’s office says updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The second annual Juneteenth trail ride took place on Old Waynesboro Road in Augusta on Saturday.

The event featured trail rides with horses and ATVs, a mechanical bull contest and music.

People shopped at vendors, and there was entertainment for kids, including a petting zoo, inflatables and games.

“It’s really a privilege just to be able to have the opportunity to share my space, to share my area, and to share for an event with so much value, to give back to my community and a place to celebrate,” said Davon Wallace, chief of operations at Crimson Hills.

Wallace said they will be hosting more events, with a haunted trail coming in October.