High speed chase leads to death of another driver

Crash on Old Savannah Road
Crash on Old Savannah Road(wrdw)
Published: Aug. 26, 2022 at 9:08 PM EDT|Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 9:12 AM EDT
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One man is dead following an accident at the intersection of Old Savannah Road and Roselle Street, Friday night.

The coroner has identified Brian Heath, 28, of Aiken, as the victim in that crash.

His vehicle was struck by a car involved in a high speed chase with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Heath had to be removed from his vehicle. The other driver has also been transported to the hospital.

Heath was pronounced dead on the scene at 9:40 p.m.

The Georgia State Patrol responded to the scene and will continue the investigation.

Check WRDW.com for updates.