Steve Branham dies in fatal Paulding County car crash
Fatal Paulding County car crash death of Steve Branham
A man from Ohio was pronounced deceased following a severe accident involving his sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck in Paulding County, as confirmed by the state’s highway patrol.
Investigators stated that on that particular Friday afternoon, the SUV operator proceeded along a rural road without pausing at a junction involving U.S. Route 24. Subsequently, an opposing truck driver encountered a collision, resulting in both motor vehicles being displaced into a central area of the roadway.
The individual driving the SUV was transported to medical facilities but tragically did not survive, with authorities confirming his identity as a 42-year-old resident of Oakwood.
According to available reports, law enforcement has indicated that substance impairment likely contributed to the incident. The occupants of the other truck sustained only slight injuries and received medical attention.
The ongoing inquiry aims to determine the complete circumstances surrounding this fatal collision.
