Cleveland Woman Injured in Hwy 129 Wreck

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Four people were hospitalized after an SUV and a Mountain Medical Transport Ambulance collided Friday morning on Cleveland Highway near Deer River Trail.

Georgia State Patrol Sergeant A.W. Coleman reported that the Ford Expedition SUV was negotiating a curve when it traveled off the east shoulder, before over correcting and crossing the north bound lane and the center line.

According to Coleman, the Expedition struck the ambulance on the driver’s side with its driver’s front quarter panel before overturning multiple times and coming to rest off the east shoulder of the roadway. The impact from the Expedition caused the ambulance to exit off the west shoulder of the roadway and overturn multiple times before coming to rest on its top.

Two people from each vehicle were transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment. Coleman identified the driver of the SUV as Sherri Bruce, 37, of Cleveland. He identified the Expedition passenger only as a juvenile.

The ambulance occupants were identified as Zachery Vaughn, 26, and Stephen Peachey, 28. Their cities of residence were not immediately available.

Coleman said that Bruce is being charged with failure to maintain lane. The extent of her injuries is unknown. The others were minor injuries.

Cleveland Highway was closed at the accident scene for investigation and clearing of the wreckage. The road reportedly opened for traffic again before noon.