Edwin Webb dies in fatal Athens-Clarke County, Georgia car crash

Edwin Webb dies in fatal Athens-Clarke County, Georgia car crash

Fatal Athens-Clarke County, Georgia car crash death of Edwin Webb – Obituary

Edwin Webb, a 36-year-old resident of Athens, was identified as the man who lost his life in a fiery single-vehicle crash that occurred early Christmas morning in Athens-Clarke County. Authorities confirmed his identity on Wednesday after delays caused by severe fire damage at the scene.

Police said the crash was reported at approximately 5:53 a.m. on Dec. 25 at the intersection of Barnett Shoals Road and Gaines School Road. Investigators determined that Webb was driving a 2018 Toyota Camry at a high rate of speed when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in the parking lot of a Synovus Bank.

Following the impact, the car caught fire, and Webb was pronounced dead at the scene. Due to the condition of the remains, the body was transported to the State Crime Lab for formal identification. A funeral notice later confirmed Webb’s identity and stated that services will be held in Brooklyn, New York.

Athens-Clarke police noted that the county recorded 10 fatal crashes in 2025, resulting in 14 deaths, with December standing out as an especially deadly month. Authorities continue to emphasize safe driving practices as they review traffic safety concerns across the area.