A fatal crash in Burke County, Georgia, claimed the life of 55-year-old Max Bowersox from Charleston County, South Carolina, on Monday morning at the intersection of Highway 23 and Ben Hatcher Road. The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m. when a westbound vehicle on Ben Hatcher Road failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the side of a southbound tractor-trailer. Bowersox died at the scene from his injuries, and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division is investigating.
Recent Area Crashes
This marks the second fatal incident in Burke County within three days. On Friday, a woman died in a three-vehicle crash on the bypass at Liberty Street.
Traffic Division Role
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Division, supervised by Sgt. Marc Miller, handles crash investigations, enforcement in high-accident areas, and education efforts to reduce accidents. They conduct specialized patrols and road checks, often partnering with Georgia State Patrol. No further details on charges or the tractor-trailer driver have been released as the probe continues.​
