Augusta, GA
66-year-old ID’d after hit, killed by train on Washington Road
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 66-year-old Grovetown man has been identified after he was hit and killed by a train on Washington Road at Baston Road in Columbia County on Thursday.
On Friday morning, authorities confirmed that the victim of the accident is Dwayne Reindeaux Carter.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says Carter was crossing the tracks, to go around the railroad gates when he was hit by a CSX train.
Officials say they have no reason to believe he was doing this on purpose, and is believed to be an accident.
Crews were on the scene for at least four hours.
Columbia County dispatch says Old Evans Crossing and Hightower Drive were also blocked until around 8 p.m.
“I could see people down the block. That way sitting on the corner by the yield sign. They were looking out pointing, and they had their phone out trying to zoom in so they didn’t have to get closer to a scene,” said Dominic Bryant, Circle K employee.
Witnesses say the bicyclist fell off of his bike crossing the tracks when he was hit.
“This kind of got out of control really quick. There was a lot of emotions flowing around,” he said.
The train sat for hours blocking intersections spanning from Baston Road to Old Evans Crossing and Hightower Drive.
“There are a lot of neighborhoods really close by, and a lot of people come and walk to the store. They get what they need. They sit around and talk for a minute. It’s a pretty, somewhat tight-knit community. It was honestly just really a tragedy. It shouldn’t have happened,” said Bryant.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta Museum of History is hosting a series of exhibits tied to America’s 250th anniversary, including a LEGO display featuring notable moments in American and Augusta history.
The LEGO exhibit includes a bald eagle and a replica of Atlanta’s Capitol, among other items. A separate special exhibit is located in another wing of the museum, and smaller exhibits are displayed throughout the building.
Nancy Glaser, executive director of the Augusta Museum of History, said the goal is for visitors to leave with an appreciation for the country and a positive experience.
“How great America is, probably more than anything,” Glaser said. “A big smile on their face that they had a good time. It’s fun. It’s just fun. We want people to enjoy themselves when they’re here. So it’s just not about our train and not just about Augusta history, which is important, but it’s about the bigger picture. And that’s one of the things that we’re able to present right now.”
The America 250 exhibits are free to view this weekend.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WDBJ) – For a second straight game, the Salem Ridgeyaks bats blew up like…well..the fourth of July.
Andrews Opata hit his 5th home run of the season in the first inning, as Salem led wire-to-wire over Augusta, 7-4.
Opata also stole his Carolina League-leading 36th base of the season in the win for Salem (31-47). D’Angelo Ortiz’s 2 RBI double in the 4th pushed the Salem lead to 4-0. Ortiz finished 2-3 with three RBI’s on the night, while Louis Andujar went 3-4, scoring two runs and also plating two runs.
Salem pitcher Christian Foutch (ND, 6.18 ERA) pitched 4.2 strong innings, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out 8. Yermain Ruiz (W, 2-3, 9.87 ERA) picked up his first win since May 29th, going 4.1 innings while striking out another 4 batters.
Salem’s series at Augusta continues through Sunday.
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