Augusta, GA
Augusta pedestrian, Aiken motorist die in separate incidents over the weekend
Augusta-area authorities are investigating the deaths of two elderly men who were in separate incidents over the weekend.
Carl Johnson, 76, of Augusta was hit by a vehicle on the 4700 block of Mike Padgett Highway on Friday night, according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 11:50 p.m. It is being investigated as a pedestrian fatality.
Samuel Green, 79, of Aiken was driving his 2006 Chevy Trailblazer west on Wagener Road in Aiken on Saturday when he crossed the centerline, ran off the left side of the road, and hit a tree on the 3000 block near Holcomb Road at 4:39 p.m., according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. Green was pronounced dead on the scene. A passenger was transported to Wellstar MCG, formerly known as Augusta University Medical Center, where their condition is unknown as of Saturday.
Autopsies have been scheduled for Johnson and Green.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 2-year-old has died after a pedestrian crash on Peters Road, authorities say.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the scene of an unknown situation on the 1100 block of Peters Road on Friday.
Deputies say after arriving, they found a 2-year-old was playing on the sidewalk with their family when a female driver drove up on the sidewalk, striking the toddler.
The victim was taken to a local hospital by family members, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says the toddler was pronounced dead at the hospital at 9:22 p.m.
An autopsy has been scheduled.
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The sheriff’s office says charges are pending at this time.
This isn’t the first pedestrian crash that has happened this week.
On Wednesday, 52-year-old James King died after being hit by a vehicle on Deans Bridge Road – one of four thoroughfares that account for an outsized number of Augusta’s pedestrian deaths in Augusta.
As of Wednesday, 53 people died on these four roads in the last 10 years: Peach Orchard Road, Mike Padgett Highway, Deans Bridge Road and Gordon Highway.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta, GA Government has announced a phased reopening of Magnolia, Cedar Grove and Westview cemeteries following evaluation and leadership approval.
To ensure safety, visitors are required to sign a waiver upon arrival.
Staff will be present to guide visitors to their family plots, ensure restricted areas remain off limits due to ongoing safety concerns and to maintain security and respect for the grounds.
The reopening will proceed as follows:
- Initial Reopening: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 26-28, 2025 – with visiting hours from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Expanded Hours: Beginning the week of March 31, 2025, the cemeteries will operate during the following hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours will be 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by appointment only.
- Full Reopening: Starting the week of April 7, 2025, the cemeteries will be fully open to visitors. However, all guests will be required to sign in at the front office upon entry, and staff will continue monitoring unsafe areas.
For further information or to schedule an appointment, please contact:
- Cedar Grove Cemetery – 706-821-1748
- Magnolia Cemetery – 706-821-1746
- West View Cemetery – 706-733-6741
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