Walton County, Georgia — Over the weekend, local teenager 19-year old Ethan Rutledge passed away after a fatal accident. Police with the Georgia DPS said that Rutledge was killed on Saturday afternoon (November 29, 2014) after his car was in a wreck along Highway 81.
This happened in the afternoon hours of Saturday, south of Loganville. Rutledge had been driving his vehicle north along Highway 81 that day when he came upon a curve in the road. While negotiating the curve, he lost control and his car went off the side of Highway 81, hitting multiple trees until it came to a stop.
The impact critically injured Rutledge and paramedics had to use a helicopter to take him to a hospital in Atlanta. He passed away the next day, Sunday, from his injuries. Right now, it’s not clear why the teenager lost control of his car that afternoon, as at least two witnesses affirmed that Rutledge did not seem to be speeding that afternoon or driving while distracted. Police may also look into the possibility that a mechanical failure was to blame.
Loganville
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