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Columbia County crash leaves pedestrian in critical condition
Eli Thompson
Eli Thompson
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Eli Thompson has been covering education in Augusta for over 4 years, focusing on local schools and educational policy. He earned his degree in Education from Georgia College and State University and has worked closely with various educational initiatives in the area, which gives him unique insights into local challenges and triumphs.
More from Eli →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:19 PM · 1 min read
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A pedestrian was in critical condition Friday at a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle. The accident happened at 8:11 p.m. Thursday on Wrightsboro Road at Mount Pleasant Church Road. The vehicle was traveling west on Wrightsboro Road, and a pedestrian started across the road, entering the path of the vehicle, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
The Details
The front right of the vehicle struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and was struck in the roadway but ended up on the sidewalk, according to deputies. She was taken to Doctors Hospital by emergency medical crews and was in critical condition Friday afternoon, according to deputies. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old woman, was at fault, according to deputies.
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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