One dead, one injured in Hwy 56 crash; victim’s name released

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a crash on the 3700 Block of Mike Padgett Highway.

The driver of one vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene at 7:45 Wednesday morning. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to the hospital.

Richmond County Coroner, Mark Bowen, identified the victim as 58-year-old Andrew Mark Pregel IV of Augusta…

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