2 dead after massive tree falls on moving pickup truck in east Georgia – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Eatonton, Georgia
Pea Ridge Road
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Incident type
Fall

Summary

Fall Injury Eatonton Georgia in Eatonton, Georgia: A large oak tree uprooted and fell onto a moving pickup truck on Pea Ridge Road near Highway 441 south of Eatonton, Putnam County, Georgia, early Friday morning. Two men, Logan Christopher Deal (24) and Jakob Hogan Tapley (25), who were seated in the back seat, died at the scene. Another 25‑year‑old driver and a front passenger were injured and taken to a Macon medical center.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Logan Christopher Deal Driver Fatal
Jakob Hogan Tapley Passenger Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

2 dead after massive tree falls on moving pickup truck in east Georgia – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

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