23-year-old Columbus man dies after fiery wreck on Victory Drive early Saturday morning
A fatal, fiery two vehicle crash on Victory Drive at 30th Avenue is now under investigation by the Motor Squad Unit with Columbus Police Department.
The wreck happened around 1:30 in the morning when police officers, firefighters and medics were dispatched to the scene where they found one vehicle on fire. Firefighters extinguished the vehicle fire, while assisting with the other seriously damaged vehicle.
Muscogee County Deputy Charles Newton confirmed to CNAW that 23-year-old Bernard Thomas was pronounced deceased at Piedmont Emergency Room at 4:48 AM. Bernard will go up to Atlanta for an autopsy.
Another person was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional, where they are still receiving treatment by Piedmont staff. Their condition is unknown.
No other details have been confirmed.
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