New details emerge in head-on crash that killed Richmond County deputy

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – We’re learning new details Friday about a crash that killed a Richmond County deputy and a 57-year-old woman earlier this week.

The crash happened on Washington Road at Redwood Drive Wednesday just before 7 a.m.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the victims as 49-year-old Deputy Phillip Wasson, of Augusta, and 57-year-old Heather Michelle Lanier, of Martinez.

Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol says a Ford Econoline U-Haul, driven by Lanier, as traveling south on Washington Road. A Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Wasson, was traveling north in the left lane…

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