2 Milledgeville teens die after colliding with tractor-trailer head-on

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Two Milledgeville teens died in a car crash that happened at around 10:30 p.m. Monday. This is according to the Georgia State Patrol.

Authorities identified the teens as:

• Tyrese S. Wright, 17
• Jonathan M. Jarrett, 18

According to a GSP news release, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office requested the help of state troopers to investigate the fatal accident which happened on GA 22 just west of Watson Reynolds Road East in Milledgeville.

Troopers say Wright — the driver of a 2001 Acura — traveled west on GA 22.  At the same time, a tractor-trailer was traveling in the right east lane approaching the same location.

Troopers say Wright lost control of the car and traveled across the center double yellow lines.  The Acura spun into the right east lane and collided with the tractor-trailer head-on. 

Authorities identified the driver of the tractor-trailer as  42-year-old Bradley G. Ware, of Hiram. 

Wright and Jarrett both died in the crash. Both teens did not have on their seat belts.

This accident is still under investigation. 

Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price released a statement about the tragic incident:

“This morning, we learned the heartbreaking news that two Baldwin County students’ lives were lost in a tragic car accident. Everyone here at the Baldwin County School District is saddened by this devastating news. The deaths of Jonathan Jarrett and Tyrese Wright sit heavy on our hearts. These students were part of our school district family and it hurts us all to know we have lost two outstanding and driven young men. Both students were seniors–Jonathan attended  Georgia College Early College and Tyrese was a student at Baldwin High School. I know their families are hurting as are their friends, classmates, teachers, support staff, and administrators. Members of our Crisis Team have been working with our counselors and other staff members to help students and staff deal with this unimaginable loss. We hope that the entire Baldwin County community will join us in thoughts and prayers for these families during this very difficult time.”