Heard County High student killed, another critically injured in crash – FOX 5 Atlanta

Heard County High student killed, another critically injured in crash  FOX 5 Atlanta

A 16-year-old Heard County High School student died, and her classmate suffered critical injuries Friday night in a multi-vehicle collision while driving to a football game. HEARD COUNTY, Ga. – A 16-year-old Heard County High School student died, and her classmate suffered critical injuries Friday night in a multi-vehicle collision while driving to a football game. The wreck occurred before 6:44 p.m. at the crossing of Georgia 1 and Five Notch Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol. A 2007 Toyota Corolla traveling west on Five Notch Road moved across Georgia 1 directly into the path of a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The Tahoe crashed into the Corolla's passenger side, sending the car off the roadway and leaving the Tahoe stalled in traffic lanes.

Heaven Inkman, 16, rode as the passenger in the Corolla and died from her injuries. Paramedics rushed her friend Olivia Steele, 16, to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Moments later, a southbound Chevrolet Silverado braked to avoid the disabled Tahoe, causing a following Kia Sorento to slam into the Silverado and push it into the Tahoe. A four-vehicle chain-reaction collision occurred just before 7 p.m. Friday as a car crossed Georgia Highway 1; 16-year-old passenger Heaven Inkman died at the scene, while 16-year-old Olivia Steele was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. In