Driver Dies in Lumpkin County Crash After Fleeing Deputies

A 45-year-old man died early November 11 after his car left the road and struck trees in Lumpkin County, Georgia, while he was fleeing White County deputies, authorities said. He was identified as Christopher Walden of Cleveland, Georgia.

At about 4:10 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a Toyota near Truelove and Putnam roads because it was allegedly not staying in its lane. Deputies said Walden did not stop and drove north on Highway 129 into Lumpkin County.

The car later went off Highway 19 while rounding a curve and hit multiple trees. State troopers described the crash as occurring on State Route 9 near Dicks Creek Road, and said the vehicle was a 2007 Toyota Camry traveling at high speed while fleeing law enforcement.

Deputies removed Walden from the vehicle and attempted to resuscitate him. He died at the crash site. The Georgia State Patrol is examining the collision.