Jere Wrightsman, 81, of Chatham killed in Ghent crash on Route 66

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Ghent, Georgia
Route 66
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Ghent Georgia in Ghent, Georgia: Jere Wrightsman, 81, died after his SUV crossed into the oncoming lane of Route 66 in Ghent and collided head‐on with another vehicle at about 2:20 p.m. The crash injured Mary F. Sacco, who was treated but her wounds were not life‐threatening.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jere Wrightsman Driver Fatal
Mary F. Sacco Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Jere Wrightsman, 81, of Chatham killed in Ghent crash on Route 66

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