A 66-year-old Lyerly man died Tuesday after being involved in a pedestrian-vehicle accident on Highway 114, according to the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office. Tony L. Edgeworth was pronounced dead after being transported to Atrium Floyd Chattooga Emergency Room following the crash, which occurred in the 6000 block of Highway 114 in Lyerly.
The Chattooga County Coroner’s Office was notified of the accident at approximately 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Edgeworth received emergency medical treatment at the scene from personnel with Atrium Floyd EMS and LifeForce Air Medical. A helicopter was initially being considered for his transport, but officials determined that his condition was too unstable for air travel.
He was subsequently taken by ambulance to the local emergency room, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney and the Georgia State Patrol are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. Authorities have not released additional information about how the collision occurred.
