On Sunday just before noon, a fatal, two-vehicle accident occurred on Georgia Highway 61 at Liberty Square Drive. According to GSP reports, it was determined the crash occurred between a motorcycle and a passenger car. The motorcycle, driven by 73-year-old Joe Gersh of Louisiana, attempted to leave a private drive across the highway to Liberty Square Drive. a Toyota Corolla was traveling South on Highway 61 and struck the left side of the motorcycle. Gersh was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The report is not yet complete.