Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway

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

Summary

Car Crash Augusta Georgia in Augusta, Georgia: On a Saturday night, a fatal crash occurred on Mike Padgett Highway in Richmond County, Georgia. Deputies arrived at the 4600 block around 8:50 p.m., and the collision involved 70‑year‑old Charles Cummings of Augusta, who was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 9:52 p.m. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene in connection with the crash, and an autopsy has been scheduled; investigators are continuing the investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Charles Cummings Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Deputies investigating deadly crash on Mike Padgett Highway

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