Two-Vehicle Accident in Leesburg Claims the Life of One Person Saturday

LEESBURG - A two-vehicle accident in Leesburg on Saturday afternoon has claimed the life of one individual.

The accident happened at the intersection of Alabama 68 and Alabama 273. Involving a motorcycle and an SUV, according to Leesburg Police Chief, Jamie Chatman. 

Chief Chatman said another person was in critical condition and had to be airlifted to a trauma unit and was in critical condition.

Cherokee County Coroner, Paul McDonald, confirmed the death but told local news the decedent was from out of town and the name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and Police Investigation.

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