AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Two people have died after a crash on Gordon Highway early Friday morning.

The crash happened on Gordon Highway just west of Barton Chapel Road at 5:23 a.m.

Deputies say the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Gordon Highway near Milledgeville Road when it struck the median.

The vehicle then crossed the westbound lanes of Gordon Highway, left the roadway and overturned in the wooded area on the north side of the highway.

A female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained inside the vehicle and was also pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says the victims’ identities will be released once next of kin is notified.

The westbound lanes of Gordon Highway were closed for about two hours.

Around 8 a.m., all lanes of traffic were open.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division is conducting an active investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Eric Gaines announced on social media that he is endorsing Steven Kendrick in the Augusta mayor’s race.

Kendrick faces current Mayor Garnett Johnson in the runoff.

In the May election, Gaines secured more than 5,400 votes, while less than 3,000 votes separated Kendrick and Johnson.

“I am honored to earn the support of Eric Gaines and the biggest endorsement comes from you the voter,” Kendrick said.

Early voting for the runoff begins next week, with election day on June 16.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County deputies are looking for a subject wanted for questioning in an armed robbery.

Deputies say the robbery happened at ET Food Store, 501 East Boundary Street, on May 21.

The subject was armed with a knife and is believed to be armed and dangerous, according to deputies.

According to the incident report, an employee of the store was attempting to close the store when the subject entered, wearing a black mask, black shirt, black gloves and dark pants.

The subject then pushed his way behind the counter, attempting to open the register, according to the report.

The report states the subject took an unknown amount of money and fled the scene.

If anyone has any information, contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.