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Updated: (July 21, 2023)

2 people have been confirmed dead after a car and a train collided in Wilcox County, according to the Wilcox Sheriff’s Office.

The crash occurred earlier today (July 20, 2023) on Hwy. 159 and Double-Run Road close to the Wilcox and Turner County line.

As of right now all traffic on Hwy. 159 is closed whilst the investigation continues.

The coroner is currently on the scene as well as the Georgia State Patrol.

The names of the deceased have been identified as 34 year old Brandy Drinnon of HIghway 90 Cordele and her son age 17 Dallas Dozier of Hawkinsville.

Investigation is still underway as to the cause of the accident.