Wilcox Co. Sheriff dies in afternoon accident

WILCOX Co. Ga. – Wilcox County Sheriff Robert Rogers died in an automobile accident this afternoon in Wilcox county.

Wilcox Sheriff

Photo: Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office

He was travelling on Highway 233 responding to a domestic disturbance call when he lost control of his Patrol Pickup Truck, left the roadway, and hit a tree.

He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Sheriffs from several Georgia counties are in Wilcox County offering their assistance.

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating.

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