TOCCOA -- The Georgia State Patrol confirms an overnight wreck near Martin, in Stephens County, claimed the lives of three teens and critically injured a fourth.
The wreck happened at 12:15 a.m. on Brookhaven Circle.
The vehicle involved was traveling north on Brookhaven Circle while trying to negotiate a right-hand curve, when it failed to maintain its lane and crossed the southbound lane, according to GSP Post 7 in Toccoa.
The vehicle then traveled off the west shoulder of the roadway, striking numerous trees with its left front and top.
The 18-year-old driver and 16-year-old front-seat passenger were both found deceased in the front seat of the vehicle, according to GSP. One of the 17-year-old back-seat passengers was ejected and found underneath the rear of the vehicle.
The other 17-year-old back-seat passenger was found partially ejected and hanging out of the back window in critical condition and was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
AccessWDUN is withholding the vehicle type and cities of residence pending notification of family members.
