A tragic multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of a local radio personality on Friday, August 23, 2024. The incident occurred around 11:00pm near the intersection of Hwy. 301 South and Oakwood Drive.
Bulloch County 911 dispatched multiple emergency response teams, including Bulloch County EMS, Bulloch County Sheriff's deputies, Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers, and Bulloch County Fire, to the scene. Several individuals involved in the crash were transported to East Georgia Regional Medical Center (EGRMC) by Bulloch County EMS.
Among those injured was 24-year-old Johnathan Vreeland, who succumbed to his injuries at EGRMC. Vreeland, a native of Hinesville, had recently begun working full-time for Foundry Broadcasting, the owner of several radio stations in Statesboro. He was a passenger in a vehicle returning from the Bulloch Academy and Claxton High School football game, which he had covered live with a co-worker.
Vreeland had only started his full-time position at the radio station a week ago, though he had previously worked part-time. His sudden passing has left the local community and his colleagues at Foundry Broadcasting in deep mourning.
This is a developing story. Grice Connect will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Grice Connect extends our deepest condolences to the Vreeland family and the Foundry Broadcasting team during this difficult time.
