A metro Atlanta family is mourning the loss of their father after a crash earlier this week.
Bradley Edwards, 45, of Winder was killed in a crash on Atlanta Highway near Dials Mill Road in Oconee County on Thursday afternoon, Oconee County Coroner Ed Carson confirmed to Channel 2 Action News.
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“Brad died a hero no doubt protected and saved Blaine that afternoon. Blaine kicked his way out of the vehicle and climbed to the road for help,” a family friend wrote in a GoFundMe campaign.
According to family friends, Edwards’ wife is actively undergoing chemo treatments in Newnan. The couple are also self-employed business owners.
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Georgia State Patrol provided details on the crash Sunday night.
GSP said on Thursday, just before 4 p.m., troopers responded to the three-vehicle crash involving a gray 2007 Infiniti G35 and a black 2003 Toyota Corolla.
The two cars were driving westbound on Atlanta Highway. A silver Ram 1500, occupied by Edwards, was traveling east on Atlanta Highway.
The driver of the G35 slowed down to turn left onto Dials Mill Road. GSP said the driver of the Corolla followed too closely, steered to the left to avoid hitting the Infiniti in the rear, crossed the center line, and was hit by the Ram.
After hitting the Corolla, the Ram traveled off the south shoulder and overturned.
The Corolla was disabled in the intersection and the G35 came to a final controlled rest on the north shoulder.
The driver of the Ram, Edwards, was ejected and died.
GSP said the driver of the Corolla was charged with homicide by vehicle 2nd degree, following too closely, and failure to maintain lane.
Friends have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help offset costs of travel to her chemo appointments. Click here to donate.
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