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UPDATE: Franklin Co. man killed in Banks Co. storm-related incident

It was a Franklin County man who was killed in Banks County Saturday night when a tree fell on his car during the stormy weather.

GEORGIA STATE PATROL (GSP) NARRATIVE:

“…at 6:48p.m., Troopers responded to the area of State Route 51 near Garrison Road in Banks County.

Upon arrival, the investigation revealed that a 2000 Nissan Altima was being operated by Jason Keith Payne (56) of Carnesville, Georgia.

While traveling eastbound on State Route 51, a tree on the south side of State Route 51 fell across the roadway, striking the top of the Nissan Altima.

(Payne) was…pronounced (dead) at the scene.”

EARLIER STORY. POSTED 11:30 SATURDAY NIGHT: At least one storm-related death in Ga.