Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 136 West in Pickens County
Emergency crews responded late Tuesday night to a single-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck that landed on its side in a ditch along Highway 136 West in Pickens County. The incident occurred near the Lou Chastain Bridge around 11:25 p.m. on June 17, 2025.
Initially, the call was reported as a tractor-trailer accident, but arriving crews confirmed it was a Ford F-150 pickup truck. Firefighters and volunteers from Hinton Volunteer Fire Department found the truck on its side against a broken utility pole. The driver, who was alone in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries and was able to exit the truck before first responders arrived. No medical transport was required.
Emergency personnel remained on the scene to direct traffic while A & T Towing removed the vehicle. Amicalola EMC crews began work to replace the damaged utility pole. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The information was provided by Pickens County Fire and Rescue.
