Investigation of cyclist's death in Effingham County
In the featured video: This week began tragically in Effingham County as the Sheriff's Office investigates a fatal crash involving a cyclist. The incident took place early Monday morning on Honey Ridge Road in Guyton, where a pickup truck struck a 58-year-old man riding a three-wheeled pedal cycle. According to the ECSO Traffic Enforcement Unit, the collision occurred around 8 a.m., possibly due to sun glare impairing the driver's vision. The cyclist, identified as Franklin Ross, was hit from behind and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with relevant information is urged to reach out to Cpl. James McKie at the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit. In other news, the National Hurricane Center warns of likely tropical development in the Caribbean Sea this week, while local authorities in Savannah are investigating two separate overnight shootings.
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