LAGRANGE, Troup County, Ga., Nov. 6, 2026 — A passenger suffered a broken back on Wednesday afternoon, November 4, after a car swerved around a stopped delivery truck and crashed into a house on Mooty Bridge Road in LaGrange, Georgia, according to the LaGrange Police Department.
The crash happened around 1:15 p.m. near the intersection of Mooty Bridge Road and Wynwood Drive. A car driven by a Hogansville man was headed south on Mooty Bridge Road and came up on a FedEx truck that had stopped in the road to turn left onto Wynwood Drive.
The police said the driver was going too fast to stop in time and swerved left to avoid hitting the truck. The car left the roadway and struck the corner of a residence at 105 Wynwood Drive.
The driver was not hurt. His passenger, a Hogansville man, was taken from the scene and was later found to have a broken back. The resident of the apartment the car struck was not injured.
The driver, identified by police as Clifford Arrington, was charged with following too closely, failure to maintain lane, driving too fast for conditions, and striking a fixed object. The LaGrange Police Department is handling the investigation.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Georgia
This crash happened at Mooty Bridge Road and Wynwood Drive in LaGrange, GA. Our Georgia intersections page covers intersection crashes across Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is distracted driving considered so risky?
Taking eyes or attention off the road for even a few seconds cuts down a driver's ability to react to a stopped vehicle, a turning car, or a sudden obstacle, raising the odds of a crash.
How do road and weather conditions play into crashes like this?
Wet pavement, glare, or a vehicle stopped to turn can shrink the distance a driver has to slow down safely, especially when following too closely or moving too fast for conditions.
What should someone do right after a car accident?
Check for injuries, call 911, move to a safe spot if possible, and exchange information with anyone involved. Let police document the scene before vehicles are moved, if it's safe to leave them in place.
Where do most traffic crashes happen?
Many crashes occur at intersections or along ordinary residential and local roads, usually involving a stopped or turning vehicle rather than a highway at high speed.
