Amy Morgan dies in fatal Athens car crash

Amy Morgan dies in fatal Athens car crash

Fatal Athens car crash death of Amy Morgan – Obituary

Amy Morgan, 58, of Athens, lost her life in a deadly pedestrian crash that occurred on the evening of April 25 near the intersection of Gaines School Road and Lexington Road.

Another pedestrian, 31-year-old Anthony Braxton, also of Athens, later died from injuries sustained in the same incident.

Authorities from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department have charged 62-year-old Lois Dua of Bogart in connection with the crash. Dua, who was unharmed, now faces two counts of failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and second-degree vehicular homicide.

According to investigators, Morgan died at the scene, while Braxton was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The crash marks the fifth traffic fatality in Athens-Clarke County so far this year. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to reach out to Officer First Class Bridget Teskey at 762-400-7022 or via email at Bridget.Teskey@accgov.com.