Tree falls on truck in Putnam Co.; 2 killed, 2 injured
Summary
Car Crash Eatonton Georgia in Eatonton, Georgia: On Friday morning, June 19 2026, an oak tree fell onto a 2023 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck on Pea Ridge Road in Putnam County, Georgia. Two men from Ellabell were killed instantly, while the driver and another passenger were seriously injured but survived. Firefighters had to cut parts of the tree with chainsaws to free the trapped occupants. The incident occurred about 100 yards from the intersection with U.S. Highway 441.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Deal | Driver | Fatal |
| Jakob Tapley | Passenger | Fatal |
| Lucas Zane Dyal | Driver | Injured |
| Trey Meeks | Passenger | Injured |
Original reporting
Tree falls on truck in Putnam Co.; 2 killed, 2 injured | The Union-Recorder