4 UGA students dead after crash in Oconee County

Apr 28, 2016 - 07:36
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4 UGA students dead after crash in Oconee County

Four female University of Georgia students were killed in a wreck on Wednesday evening in Oconee County.

The two-car accident happened along Highway 15 and involved white and blue sedans 
 
Oconee County sheriff’s deputies confirmed three students died at the scene.
 
One passenger is still in critical condition.

The Oconee Enterprise reports that the accident happened near the Hot Thomas BBQ restaurant and involved two vehicles - one which left the road. 

The newspaper also reports that the ones killed in the accident were all believed to be University of Georgia students. While the names have not been released, they were said to be women.

UGA president Jere W. Morehead released the following statement:

We are deeply saddened to lea of the heartbreaking and tragic loss of four students and critical injuries to another student in a terrible car accident last night outside of Athens. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of our students who were victims. We ask that you keep these students and their family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

 

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