Augusta, GA
Three dead after chase with Blythe police ends in tragic collision on Deans Bridge Road
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Three individuals lost their lives in a tragic incident following a high-speed police chase in Richmond County on Friday evening.
According to Lt. Caleb Lee of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 7:53 p.m. when a Blythe police officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle refused to comply and fled the scene, leading authorities on a dangerous pursuit down Deans Bridge Road.
As the suspect’s vehicle sped away, it crossed into oncoming traffic, ultimately causing a devastating head-on collision with another vehicle. The impact was severe, and all three occupants of the fleeing vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
The occupants of the other vehicle were injured and have been transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) were notified immediately following the crash. The southbound lanes of Deans Bridge Road near Etterlee Road were closed as authorities conducted their investigation.
According to GSP, the accident involved a Ford F250 and a passenger vehicle. No other details were available.
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Augusta, GA
Cop didn’t chase 3 Augusta teens onto wrong side before deadly crash
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The Blythe police officer who tried to pull over a speeding Mercury Sable with three Augusta teens inside did not follow them into the wrong side of the road Friday before the deadly crash, authorities said Saturday.
The high-speed chase in Richmond County ended tragically around 8 p.m. Friday, resulting in the fiery deaths of three young teens. The coroner says two of the victims are believed to be brothers.
The chain of events began when Blythe Officer Thomas Ray attempted to pull over a Mercury Sable for speeding 71 in a 55 mph zone. The driver of the Mercury, however, refused to stop and led the officer on a pursuit on Deans Bridge Road.
“As the vehicle approached the Bath Edie Road intersection, the violator entered the southbound lanes still traveling north, the Blythe PD Officer did not pursue the vehicle on the wrong side of the roadway,” according to the Georgia State Patrol. “After traveling north for approximately one mile, the violator struck a southbound truck head-on just north of the Etterle Road intersection. After the crash, the violator vehicle caught on fire and became engulfed in flames.”
Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but all three occupants of the Mercury were pronounced dead by the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. The identities of the deceased will be confirmed following an autopsy by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab, which could take weeks.
Meanwhile, the mother of at least one of the teens has posted photos online, asking for prayers for her and her mental health.
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Shakeila Scott said she can’t handle the pain.
“It’s unreal,” she said with a broken heart emoji. “This right here has broke me. Them boys was my biggest strength, my world. I really wanna crash out but I got two other kids that needs me. I’m asking all my friends and family to pray for me and my mental health right now please.”
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On Facebook, the Augusta, Georgia Fire/EMA posted photos of the aftermath of the crash along with a report on their involvement:
“At 7:53 p.m. (Friday), firefighters were dispatched to a motor vehicle fire at the intersection of Deans Bridge Road and Etterlee Road. Engine 7 was the first to arrive on the scene, encountering a fully involved vehicle fire. A column of smoke was visible en route, and dispatch confirmed reports of individuals entrapped inside the vehicle.
The vehicle fire was quickly extinguished. Unfortunately, three individuals were found inside the vehicle. Firefighters spent several hours safely extricating the victims from the severely damaged car.
Other agencies that responded to the scene included the Coroner, Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Blythe Police Department, and Central EMS. The occupants of the other vehicle involved in the accident were treated at the scene by Central EMS but declined transport to the hospital.
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The cause of the accident and fire is currently under investigation.“
(If you have a memory or photo of the three teens to share, please text it to 803-487-3224.)
Augusta, GA
UPDATE: 3 die in crash outside Augusta after an attempted stop for speeding
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A dangerous chase with Augusta authorities on Friday turned deadly.
Georgia Department of Public Safety spokesperson Franka Young said via news release that a Blythe police officer tried to stop a Mercury Sable for speeding north on Deans Bridge Road when the suspect allegedly refused to stop. As they approached the Bath Edie Road intersection, the suspect entered the southbound lanes still traveling north. Young said the Blythe officer didn’t pursue the suspect on the wrong side of the road.
After traveling north for about a mile, the suspect hit a southbound truck head-on just north of the Etterle Road intersection. The suspect’s car caught on fire and became engulfed in flames. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen reported that the three occupants in the fleeing vehicle were pronounced dead on the scene at 8:45 p.m. An autopsy has been scheduled.
Positive ID of the occupants will be made after an autopsy is conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab. The crash report for this incident was not complete as of Saturday afternoon
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Augusta, GA
JagExpress Shuttle Service
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The JagExpress is a campus shuttle service, providing a safe, alternative mode of
transportation for students, faculty and staff across the campuses of Augusta University.
Drivers are professionally licensed employees with Horizon Motor Coach, a Harlem,
Georgia, business, fully licensed by the DOT with more than 20 years of experience
in the transportation industry.
Need a ride? All JagExpress shuttles are GPS-equipped so you can track routes and
locations in real-time through the PassioGO app on your smart phone.
Please visit Jagwire often for updates.
PassioGO Shuttle Tracker App
Track the transit buses and get up to date schedule and route information by downloading
the PassioGO App on your iOS or Android devices.
JagExpress Routes
JagExpress Shuttle Schedule Spring 2024
JagExpress Routes for Fall 2024
For information regarding shuttle stop locations, route paths, and departure times,
please visit Passio-GO or download the Passio-GO app. Unless noted below, shuttles
only operate on weekdays when undergraduate classes are held.
BLUE ROUTE
Travels east to west with stops at the Health Science Campus (Student Center), Summerville
Campus (University Hall), and Forest Hills (University Village and Christenberry).
- Morning / Afternoon: Mon-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | 15-minute intervals at each stop
- Evenings: Mon-Thurs, 7-10 p.m. (no Friday evening service) | 30-minute intervals at each stop
after 7 p.m.
EXPRESS ROUTE
The EXPRESS route provides expedited service between the Health Sciences Student Center
and University Hall on Summerville. From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a BLUE or EXPRESS
shuttle departs from University Hall and the westbound Health Science Student Center
locations every 7 minutes.
GREEN ROUTE
Travels from Cyber Center to Health Science campus (Goss Lane) to University Village.
In service Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Fridays from
7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visits each stop location once per hour.
GOLD ROUTE
The route operates weekdays regardless of class schedule (except university holidays)
from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. There are four stops on the Health Sciences campus: Goss Lane
at Spelman St., the Dental College of Georgia, Laney High Stadium/Lot 61, and Beacon
Station. The shuttle visits each stop every 15 minutes.
LOT 38: LATE NIGHT & SUNDAY
Provides direct service from Lot 38 to the Student Center. Shuttles depart Lot 38
every 15 minutes on Sundays from 4 p.m. to midnight; Monday through Thursday from
10 p.m. to midnight; and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is no Saturday service
at Lot 38. During weekday and early evening hours, students can use the Silver Route
for travel between Lot 38 and the Health Sciences Campus.
GAMEDAY WEEKEND EXPRESS
The GAMEDAY route runs on Saturdays for home basketball games from 1 p.m. to 6:30
p.m. The GameDay shuttle loops from Oak Hall on the Health Sciences Campus to University
Village and Christenberry Fieldhouse. For home games on weeknights, students should
use the Blue or Green Route to Christenberry Fieldhouse.
SILVER ROUTE
The Silver Shuttle Route serves the core of the WellStar/MCG Medical Center. It operates
weekdays (except official holidays) from 5:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Silver Route Stops include
Lot 38 at Chafee Avenue, Harper Street, Georgia Cancer Center and the Health Sciences
Campus Student Center. The Silver Route will visit each stop approximately every 15
minutes.
LOT 55 ROUTE
Provides express service to parking at Lot 55 for WellStar/MCG employees. Operates
weekdays (except official holidays) 5:30 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. There are three stops:
Lot 55, AUMC Entrance B/West and the AUMC/Medical Office Building (Harper Street).
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