Update: Teen Crashes Car After Leaving North Oconee High

Authorities say the 17-year-old male student was transported to an area hospital and is expected to recover.

Updated: 9:45 a.m. April 20 A 17-year-old North Oconee High School student wrecked the 2005 Volvo he was driving after he left school Thursday afternoon. According to Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry, the one-vehicle accident happened when the driver, who was headed northbound on Rocky Branch Road, left the roadway and struck a tree.  He had been traveling alone. The teen was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center to be treated for injuries. "We expect him to do well," Berry said. Oconee County Fire and Rescue and the Georgia State Patrol also responded to the scene. According to a public information officer from the GSP, the driver was William Hudson Wade of Watkinsville.  Earlier reports indicated speed may have been a factor, …

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Overturned Vehicle Cause of Traffic Delays

No serious injuries were reported after a vehicle overturned on the Ga-10 Loop Tuesday morning.

No one was seriously injured when a Chevrolet Equinox overturned onto the median of the Ga-10 Loop near Ga. 316 around 9:30 Tuesday morning. The vehicle had been traveling eastbound, according to an article in the Athens Banner-Herald. One adult and two children were inside. There were some lane closures for about an hour while emergency personnel responded and authorities cleared the scene, Chief Deputy Lee Weems of the Oconee County Sheriff's Office said. The Georgia State Patrol was investigating the accident.

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Two Killed in Traffic Accident

The Wednesday morning accident blocked part of Highway 316 near Jimmy Daniel Road. As of 11:40 a.m., the road was open to traffic.

Update: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is reporting names of individuals involved.  Read the full article. Authorities have confirmed two fatalities resulting from a traffic accident at Georgia Highway 316 near Jimmy Daniel Road. The accident involving a sport utility vehicle and passenger car occurred around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Athens Banner-Herald reported. To responding deputies, it appears that the driver of the SUV ran a red light, hitting the passenger car and that both people killed were inside of the passenger car, Chief Deputy Lee Weems of the Oconee County Sheriff's Office said. Highway 316  is blocked at this time and motorists should find an alternate route to avoid the area, according to the Oconee County Sheriff's …

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One Minor Injury After 2-Car Accident in Watkinsville

The following information was supplied by the Watkinsville police department. Arrests that are reported do not indicate a conviction.

In his weekly press release, Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon recapped some of the incidents that police responded to during the week ending May 29. Watkinsville police responded to a total of 33 calls within city limits between Monday, May 23 and Sunday, May 29, O'Dillon said.

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Four-Car Accident Closed Section of Experiment Station Road Friday

Two were transported to the hospital as a result of the collision and one driver was cited with following too closely, police said.

In his weekly news release, Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon recapped some of the incidents that police responded to during the week ending May 22. Watkinsville police responded to a total of 33 calls within city limits between Monday, May 16 and Sunday, May 22, O'Dillon said.

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Watkinsville Police join the myriad of law enforcement agencies who have filed charges against accused truck thief Kirk Devin Bray.

In his weekly news release, Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon recapped some of the incidents that police responded to during the week ending May 8. Watkinsville police responded to a total of 28 calls within city limits between Monday, May 2 and Sunday, May 8, O'Dillon said.

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5 Injured in 5-Car Accident

Mars Hill Road between Cliff Dawson Road and Rankin Road was closed shortly after 6 p.m. as a result of the collision.

Five people were being treated for injuries following a traffic accident involving five vehicles on Mars Hill Road around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, authorities reported. Mars Hill Road between Cliff Dawson and Rankin Road was shut down as the accident was being cleared, Chief Deputy Lee Weems of the Oconee County Sheriff's Office said. The Georgia State Patrol was on the scene investigating, first responders from the Oconee County Fire Department assisted the injured and Sheriff's deputies were controlling traffic in the area, Weems said.  By 6:30 p.m., four people had already been transported to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment, he added.  One additional person was treated at the scene, Weems said.

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Officers made an arrest for terroristic threats and acts and arrested another individual on an outstanding warrant in Taliaferro County.

In his weekly news release, Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon recapped some of the incidents that police responded to during the week ending April 3. Watkinsville police responded to a total of 31 calls within city limits between Monday, March 28  and Sunday, April 3, O'Dillon said.

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Officers responded to a traffic accident with injuries and answered numerous calls related to the severe thunderstorms.

In his weekly press release, Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon recapped some of the incidents that police responded to during the week ending March 27. Watkinsville police responded to a total of 36 calls within city limits between Monday, March 21  and Sunday, March 27, O'Dillon said.

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Officers investigated a traffic accident and arrested one individual for public drunkenness in an unrelated incident.

In his weekly news release, Watkinsville Police Chief Lee O'Dillon recapped some of the incidents that police responded to during the week ending March 20. Watkinsville police responded to a total of 28 calls within city limits between Monday, March 14  and Sunday, March 20, O'Dillon said.

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