Georgia Power Truck Crash Kills Elderly Couple in Putnam County

A tragic collision in Putnam County, Georgia, involved a Georgia Power truck driven by 26-year-old Matthew Crumbley and a 2018 Ford Flex carrying elderly couple Sarah Abbott, 81, and James Abbott, 83. The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 16 and Pea Ridge Road when Crumbley turned left, striking the Abbotts' vehicle, resulting in their deaths; James died at the scene, and Sarah succumbed before being airlifted to a hospital. Crumbley was hospitalized but is expected to be released and will face misdemeanor charges including second-degree vehicular homicide and failure to yield. Authorities confirmed that the cause of death for the Abbotts was blunt force trauma, and Georgia Power has expressed condolences and is cooperating fully with the investigation. The incident highlights the dangers at this intersection and has drawn community attention due to the involvement of a utility company vehicle. Investigation details are ongoing as law enforcement continues to process the case.