GRADY COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A tragic accident in Grady County claimed the life of a pedestrian on Sunday afternoon after a side-by-side utility vehicle reversed into a parked truck, pinning the victim between the two vehicles.

According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the incident occurred on September 21, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Walter Lane.

GSP reports that the woman admitted to drinking and then driving a Can-Am side-by-side.

Preliminary findings indicate that a female was operating a Can-Am side-by-side when she reversed the vehicle and unintentionally struck a Chevy 2500 pickup truck. A pedestrian who was standing between the two vehicles at the time was caught in the collision and became pinned.

The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and tragically died at the scene, according to authorities.

The GSP Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT-G) responded to the crash and is leading the ongoing investigation. At this time, officials state that charges are pending, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

Law enforcement has not yet released the identity of the victim or the operator of the side-by-side.

This is a developing story and charges are pending. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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