Crime & Safety

Units Responding to Multiple Accidents in Oconee

Rainy weather is proving hazardous for Oconee County roadways Tuesday afternoon.

3 Injured in Union Church Road Crash

Shortly after 4:30 p.m., units were responding to a car accident on Union Church Road and Crabapple Circle where three injuries were reported.

Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for emergency workers and expect some delays.

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Chief Deputy Lee Weems of the reminds drivers to be extra cautious due to rainy conditions.

Vehicle and Bicycle Collide in Oconee County

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Update:Β  The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.Β  The driver of the vehicle was cited with following too closely and the adult cyclist was injured, but not seriously, the Sheriff's Office reported.

4:35 p.m.: The car and bike accident is being cleared and no one was seriously injured or transported to a hospital, according to Chief Deputy Lee Weems.

Original: 4:05 p.m.

New High Shoals Road at Boulder Springs Road has been shut down after an accident with injuries involving a vehicle and bicycle.

The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the accident about 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday.

No other details were immediately available.

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