Athens-Clarke County police are investigating two collisions that left an Athens truck driver dead and injured three others.
The tragic chain of events began early Monday evening, Nov. 14, with a two-vehicle crash at Commerce Road and Pinebluff Road.
Police say 30-year-old Jasmine Littlejohn of Athens was driving a Chevy Malibu west on Pinebluff. After stopping at a stop sign, she pulled into the path of an International semi-truck headed north on Commerce Road. After impact, both vehicles came to rest in the Commerce Road turn lane at the intersection.
The truck driver, 31-year-old Quentin Williams of Athens, was not injured in the wreck. Police say he exited his truck and crossed the street to a safer location at a gas station.
Shortly after, a co-worker, Robert White, 59, of Watkinsville, joined Williams in the gas station parking lot. According to witnesses, the two men decided to walk across Commerce Road to check on the Malibu driver. While crossing the road, a northbound Chevy Tahoe driven by John Trim, 37, of Jefferson, struck Williams and White.
EMS transported Williams to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
EMS also transported White and Littlejohn to the hospital. White was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Littlejohn was seriously injured and is listed in critical condition. The passenger in Littlejohn’s vehicle was treated for minor injuries.
Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) spokesman Geoff Gilland says this is an ongoing investigation.
ACCPD asks anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Sgt. Schulte at [email protected] or 762-400-7093.
This is the 17th fatal crash in Athens this year of 2023, resulting in 18 deaths.
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