Three

people went to the hospital Monday morning after

a nasty-looking auto accident at Ga. Highway 314

and New Hope Road, but there were no serious

injuries, although the damage to the vehicles

indicated otherwise.

According

to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, a

1987 Chevrolet Blazer on New Hope Road pulled up

to the stop sign at Hwy. 314 and pulled out in

front of a 1997 Ford Ranger going southbound on

the highway. The incident occurred during the

morning rush hour, at approximately 8:35 a.m.

The

Ranger made contact in the area of the Blazer's

driver side door, causing the Blazer to overturn

and come to rest upside down. Both occupants of

the Blazer were wearing their seatbelts, and one

was still suspended by his when authorities

arrived.

The

two in the Blazer were taken to Fayette Community

Hospital but mainly had bumps and bruises,

according to the Sheriff's Department. The driver

of the Ranger, who was not wearing a seatbelt,

was taken to Southern Regional Medical Center in

Riverdale, and a deputy who took his statement

there said his injuries initially did not appear

to be severe either.

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