UPDATE: Monday, August 25, 2025 @ 8:20 a.m.:
Jackson County Sheriff Kevin McCook says that all travel lanes have been reopened following the early morning crash that blocked Highway 53 in Hoschton today.
Sheriff McCook tells AccessWDUN that Deputies responded to the scene where a vehicle crossed the centerline of Highway 53 at Church St and collided with a Mercury Grand Marquis killing the driver (the only occupant). The driver and passenger of the suspect vehicle fled the scene on foot. One was caught after a short man hunt and the other was apprehended several hours later with the help of citizens. Banks County Sheriff’s office and Commerce PD provided K9 assistance. West Jackson Fire responded as well. Both subjects were taken to the Jackson County Jail. The crash scene was turned over to the Georgia State Patrol.
The GSP's Courtney Lund said in the past half-hour that this is an active investigation and that they will update AccessWDUN once they receive an update.
All lanes were reopened just after 8:00 a.m.
Original Post: Monday, August 25, 2025 @ 7:23 a.m.:
An early morning crash in Jackson County on Monday has fatal results, with an ongoing investigation with local public safety departments.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) and West Jackson Fire Department's (WJFD) social media pages advised commuters to seek alternate routes along Highway 53 due to the wreck.
Officials responded to the scene of the crash just after 2:30 a.m, but further details behind what caused the accident were not released.
The WJFD post advised area commuters that Highway 53 at West Jackson Villas Apartments had all lanes blocked.
The post also indicated that the roadway would be blocked through at least 7:00 a.m. due to the crash scene.
There was no word at of the time of this publication on how many vehicles were involved or what may have triggered the crash.
