***UPDATE 2, POSTED 10:30 A.M.: The state patrol says there were no injuries in the accident. STATE PATROL NARRATIVE:
“On March 14, 2024, at 8:12pm, Troopers responded to SR 52 to investigate a crash. Mr. Scottie Headrick of Cleveland, Ga, was driving a 2020 Freight Accord U.S. LX tractor trailer. While negotiating a curve on SR 52 (Lula Road), Mr. Headrick struck part of a downed tree in the roadway as well as a fallen, partially suspended power line. Mr. Headrick was able to come to a quick stop and reported the accident.
No one sustained any injuries.”
***UPDATE: As of 8:00 a.m., Habersham EMC outage map shows no outages in the affected area.
ORIGINAL POST:
It was a long night for power crews, and sheriff’s deputies in one part of East Hall.
HALL CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE FACEBOOK POST:
“UPDATE
4:50 a.m.
Work crews remain in the area, but the roadway has been reopened.
UPDATE
3:23 a.m. Friday, March 15
Lula Road at Julian Wiley Road has been closed to traffic once again for utility work prompted by last night’s traffic accident.
UPDATE
11:15 p.m.
Lula Road is partially reopened, but Georgia DOT and Habersham EMC crews remain in the area. Please continue to travel with caution in the area.
ROAD BLOCKAGE ON LULA ROAD
A tractor trailer has hit a power pole on Lula Road near Julian Wiley Road. Lines are down on the roadway and across the rig. Be aware of extended travel delays in the area.”