Terry Purvis dies in fatal Garden City, Georgia Highway 80 car crash

Terry Purvis dies in fatal Garden City, Georgia Highway 80 car crash
Fatal Garden City, Georgia Highway 80 car crash death of Terry Purvis – Obituary

Terry Purvis, a 27-year-old man from Rincon, Georgia, was identified as the victim who lost his life in a violent two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon in Garden City.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:26 p.m. on State Route 26, also known as Highway 80, near the intersection of Sharon Park Drive. According to the Georgia State Patrol, troopers from Post 42 and the Nighthawks South unit responded to the scene after receiving reports of a serious wreck.

Investigators said a Nissan Titan traveling eastbound failed to stay within its lane, crossed through the continuous center turn lane, and entered the westbound side of the highway. The vehicle then struck a Ford F-150 head-on.

Purvis, who was driving the Ford F-150, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Nissan Titan was taken to Memorial University Health in Savannah for medical treatment. Authorities have not released information about that driver’s condition.

Part of Highway 80 was temporarily shut down as emergency crews worked the scene and investigators documented evidence. The Georgia State Patrol said the crash remains under investigation as they continue to determine contributing factors.