Peggy Cochran was in stable condition at Floyd Medical Center, hospital personnel confirmed; Christine Gatlin originally admitted to Erlanger Hospital in critical condition, had stabilized.
The two-car accident was reported at 5:22 p.m. last Thursday, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
A Chevy C-10 driven by Chris Newberry of Resaca pulled onto Highway 53 in front of a Ford Mustang driven by Tommy Harrell of Lafayette. Charges to Newberry include failure to yield, said a GSP representative.
Newberry was driving two passengers — Cochran and an unnamed minor. The minor was taken to T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital where his status could not be released.
Gatlin was Harrell’s only passenger.
Newberry reported personal injury at the accident scene and Harrell had a visible injury, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
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