Augusta, GA
Ga. leaders urge road safety during National Pedestrian Safety Month
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, and Georgia transportation officials are reminding you to be careful on the roads.
Whether you’re crossing the street or walking in a parking lot, at one point or another we are all pedestrians.
Last year, an estimated 7,500 pedestrians were killed – the highest number since 1981.
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Crash data shows an overwhelming majority of these incidents happen during nighttime or low-light hours.
Statistics also show the odds of surviving being hit by a car decrease past 30 mph.
October’s campaign is a chance to remind everybody to stay aware – and stay safe.
This includes walking on sidewalks instead of on the side of the road, looking both ways at intersections and only crossing the road when you are at a crosswalk.
To view county-by-county traffic statistics, visit the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety website here.
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Augusta, GA
One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.
The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.
The driver of the Camaro was not injured.
The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.
The victim’s name will be released at a later time.
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Augusta, GA
Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.
Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.
On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.
“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.
Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.
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Augusta, GA
New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.
It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.
Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.
“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.
Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.
He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.
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