A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 80 East and Brannen Pond Connector claimed the life of a woman Friday morning, January 10, 2025.
Bulloch County 911 dispatchers sent a multi-agency response, including Bulloch County Sheriff's deputies, Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Bulloch County EMS, and Bulloch County Fire, to the scene of the crash at approximately 7:23 a.m. The intersection is located east of Brooklet, GA.
According to the preliminary investigation by GSP, a tractor-trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 80 when a minivan, heading west, attempted to turn left onto Brannen Pond Connector. The driver of the minivan reportedly failed to yield to the oncoming tractor-trailer, resulting in the truck striking the van on the front passenger side.
The driver of the minivan, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was transported by Bulloch County EMS to East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) with non-life-threatening injuries.
Bulloch County Deputy Coroner Richard Pylant has withheld the name of the deceased pending notification of next of kin.
The collision caused significant traffic disruption, with law enforcement closing the affected section of Highway 80 for several hours to facilitate the crash investigation.
Trooper First Class (TFC) Brent Hammond of GSP Post 45 is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident.
Grice Connect offers its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
