On Saturday evening, September 7, a Fortson, Georgia physician lost his life in a horrific head-on collision on Interstate 85. Around 7:17 p.m., a number of automobiles were engaged in an accident that resulted in one fatality and two other people being sent to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
An urgent call about a serious multi-vehicle incident at Interstate 85’s Exit 62 northbound was received by the Opelika Police Department. Upon reaching the site, law enforcement officials found that two vehicles were involved in the incident, with one of them having taken fire.
Putting out the fires and making sure everyone was safe was the first responders’ initial task. While waiting for the Opelika Fire Department to arrive, officers acted swiftly to put out the fire temporarily and gave the residents vital support.
Among the people involved in the collision was Fortson, Georgia-based physician Dr. Goodchild, 50. Even though medical professionals responded quickly, Dr. Goodchild’s injuries turned out to be fatal.
He was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, by Life Flight. Regretfully, less than two hours after the accident, at 8:49 p.m., he was declared dead. Dr. Goodchild’s patients, coworkers, and community are all grieving greatly.
The investigation into the collision has been turned over to the Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit of the Opelika Police Department. The unit’s tasks include putting the puzzle pieces of the collision together, figuring out what caused it, and identifying any potential contributing factors.
The public is being actively sought after by the authorities to help with their investigation. They have urged anyone with knowledge on the crash or who may have seen the incident to come forward.
You can provide tips by calling the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665, or by contacting the Opelika Police Department directly at (334) 705-5200. Furthermore, information can be provided through the Opelika Police Mobile App, guaranteeing callers’ right to remain anonymous.
The crash highlights how vital it is to practice road safety and how alert one must be when driving on public roads. Even though they happen less frequently than other kinds of accidents, head-on collisions are extremely risky and frequently have serious effects. Driver distraction, intoxication, and fast driving are a few examples of factors that might greatly raise the likelihood of these disastrous accidents.