FCSO Investigating a Fatal Crash on Georgia Highway 20 at Lakeland Plaza
Community, Police & Government October 13, 2022
On October 11, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department responded to the area of Georgia Highway 20 at the entrance of the Lakeland Plaza Shopping Plaza regarding a vehicle versus a semi-truck collision that had occurred.
A 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by 43-year-old Alison Flowers of Cumming was traveling west bound and entered the left-hand turn lane. At the same time a Freightliner semi-truck was traveling east bound in the right-hand straight lane on Ga Hwy 20 entering the Lakeland Plaza intersection on a green light. The Sonata failed to yield to the semi-truck and turned in front of it. Ms. Flowers was pronounced deceased at the scene.
This crash remains under investigation by Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit.
Forsyth County deputies investigate fatal crash
Featured Stories September 9, 2021
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On September 8 at approximately 8:38 a.m., Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Matt Highway and Old Federal Road in reference to a collision between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle.
Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined a 2012 Kia Soul was traveling south on Old Federal Road approaching Matt Highway. A 2018 Kenworth semi-truck was traveling westbound on Matt Highway approaching the intersection of Old Federal Road. According to witnesses, the Kia failed to stop for a stop sign and pulled out in the path of the semi-truck. The Kia was struck on the front driver’s door.
The driver, 85-year-old Bobby Fetner of Ball Ground, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
Sheriff’s Office investigating a fatal crash
News July 4, 2021
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FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On July 3, 2021 at approximately 2:36 p.m., Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Buford Dam Road and Timber Lake Trail in reference to a collision between a SUV and a motorcycle.
Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined a 2017 Buick Enclave and was traveling east on Buford Dam Road with a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 behind it. A 2007 Chevy Tahoe was traveling west on Buford Dam Road. The Buick stopped for traffic due to another eastbound vehicle turning left onto Timber Lake Trail. The Yamaha was unable to stop in time and the right side of the motorcycle clipped the driver’s side rear corner of the Buick. The motorcycle then crossed over into the westbound lane directly in front of the Tahoe. The driver of the Tahoe attempted to brake and steer to the right but was unable to avoid the crash. The driver of the Yamaha, 24-year-old Tyler Wilson of Cumming, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
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