2 dead, 2 injured after tree falls on truck in Putnam County

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Pea Ridge, Georgia
Pea Ridge Road near its intersection with U.S. Highway 441
Incident type
Fall, Crash

Summary

Car Crash Pea Ridge Georgia in Pea Ridge, Georgia: A large oak tree fell onto a Toyota pickup truck at around 6:15 a.m. on Friday morning on Pea Ridge Road near its intersection with U.S. Highway 441 in Putnam County, Georgia. The driver, Lucas Dyal (25), and front-seat passenger, Tyler Meeks (25), were taken to a hospital in Macon, while back‑seat passengers Logan Deal (24) and Jakob Tapley (25) were pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Logan Deal Passenger Fatal
Jakob Tapley Passenger Fatal
Lucas Dyal Driver Injured
Tyler Meeks Passenger Injured

Original reporting

2 dead, 2 injured after tree falls on truck in Putnam County

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