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Haralson County High School senior killed in U.S. 27 crash

Haralson County High School senior killed in U.S. 27 crash

A Haralson County High School senior was killed, and another student was seriously injured on Saturday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 27.It happened around 11:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of U.S. 27. According to a spokesperson for the Georgia State Patrol, a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe stopped in the southbound lane for an animal, causing a 2017 Honda Civic to stop behind it.A 2015 Chevrolet Silverado also traveling south did not stop and struck the rear of the Civic, pushing it into the Tahoe.A fourth vehicle, a 2018 Ford Fusion, was also struck during the chain reaction.The passenger in the Civic, 18-year-old Jacob Stiles of Breman, was rushed to an area hospital, where he died.The driver of the civic, 17-year-old Chaston Perry of Buchanan, was seriously injured.The drivers of the Silverado and Tahoe both received minor injuries. The driver of the Fusion was not injured.It is unclear if any charges will be filed against the driver of the Silverado, as the GSP Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is still investigating.

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