Gordon County man killed in head-on collision in Cartersville

Sunday, August 13, 2023–10:10 a.m.

-Georgia State Patrol-

A two-vehicle wreck Friday claimed the life of a Gordon County man.

According to the Georgia State Patrol:

The wreck occurred at around 10 a.m. on GA 61 at Ellis Road in the city limits of Cartersville.

The investigation determined a southbound Nissan truck traveled into the northbound lane and struck a Dodge Ram 1500 head-on.

After impact, both vehicles rotated counterclockwise and came to an uncontrolled final rest.

The driver of the Nissan, 50-year-old Steven Craig Herndon of Ranger, died at the scene.

The driver of Ram was transported by EMS to Piedmont Cartersville for treatment