April 25, 2022–11:36 a.m.
STAFF REPORTS
Two people were injured in a wreck Mandau morning on Alabama Highway near the International Paper Plant.
According to Floyd County Police, a Kenworth truck was traveling westbound on Ga. 20 and turned left into the path of an eastbound Toyota pickup truck.
The driver of the Kenworth, 52-year-old Mark Ellis of Calhoun was charged with no seatbelt and failure to yield while turning left.
The driver of the pickup is identified as 41-year-old Ellyn Patrick of Rome.
Both Ellis and Patrick were transported to the hospital with severe, but non-life-threatening injuries.
The wreck occurred at around 6:57 a.m. Monday.
(Correction: The truck involved from not a Tommy Roberts Trucking vehcile as was stated in the report from police. We have removed the name after speaking with a representative from the company)
Previously posted:
At least two injuries were reported in a wreck on Alabama Highway near the International Paper Plant Monday morning.
A witness at the scene said the wreck involved a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler, and one motorist had to be extricated.
We will have more information as it becomes available.
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