Crime & Safety
Older Woman Killed In Cherokee Crash
A semi-truck hit a car that was attempting to make a left turn, killing an 81-year-old Cherokee County woman.
CANTON, GA — An 81-year-old Canton woman is dead after authorities say a Lexus was hit by a semi-truck Monday at Cumming Highway and Soleil Parkway.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday said the fatal crash happened around 5:45 p.m.
The Lexus was headed east on Cumming, attempting to turn left onto Soleil when it was hit by the semi-truck going westbound, authorities said. The Lexus did not yield to the tractor-trailer, authorities said.
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The Lexus' passenger, Bonnie Moore, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The driver of the Lexus was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
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The semi-truck driver was not injured in the crash, authorities said.
Speed and impairment were not factors, authorities said.
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