Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Mike Padgett Highway
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Augusta Georgia in Augusta, Georgia: A fatal crash occurred on Saturday on the Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta, Georgia, involving 70‑year‑old Charles Cummings. Deputies reached the scene around 8:50 p.m., and Cummings was pronounced dead at about 9:52 p.m. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office also responded and an autopsy has been scheduled. Investigators say the case remains active and ongoing.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Charles Cummings Driver Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway

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