Dalton Police Investigating Fatal Crash

  • Friday, October 2, 2015

The Dalton Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Shugart Road and Highway 41. 

The crash happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. A Chevy Blazer driven by Harry Whitfield, 68, of Calhoun was traveling westbound on Highway 41 towards the interstate when he apparently suddenly veered into the turn lane while traveling at a high speed and rear-ended a stopped dump truck. Mr. Whitfield’s wife, Linda Whitfield, 67, was in the passenger seat and was transported to Hamilton Medical Center where she died from her injuries. Mr. Whitfield was also transported to Hamilton Medical Center. The driver of the dump truck, Justin Elrod of Tunnel Hill, was transported to Hamilton Medical Center for observation. 

Charges have not been filed in this case as the investigation into the crash is continuing. At this time it’s unclear what caused the crash. Anyone who witnessed this crash is asked to please contact Officer Sean Hudson at 706 278-9085, dial 9 and enter extension 312.  

 

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