A two-vehicle accident that occurred on I-75 in Crisp County last night has claimed the lives of both drivers. According to a WALB report, the drivers were identified as Desiaree Coley, 27, and Cassidy Lott Esterson, 35. Esterson was from Douglas.
The WALB report, citing an investigation by the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, said the accident took place around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning. The investigation revealed that Esterson was traveling north in the southbound lane and collided with Coley near mile marker 103 north of Cordele. Just before the crash happened, a motorist had called 911 and reported that a vehicle was on I-75 traveling in the wrong direction. Crisp County deputies searching for the wrong-way vehicle came upon the crash. According to WALB, both drivers were pronounced dead at the accident scene.
Blood samples from both drivers have been sent to the state crime lab, the WALB report stated.
