CRAWFORD, GA, (April 17, 2026) — A 71-year-old passenger was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Crawford County, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said the crash occurred at approximately 3:21 p.m. along Highway 80 near Hopewell Road. A 1984 Chevrolet S10 traveling westbound reportedly lost control while navigating a curve in the roadway.
The vehicle then left the roadway, struck a mailbox, collided with a culvert, and overturned.
A passenger in the vehicle, identified as Jose R. Mendoza-Garduno, died at the scene due to the severity of the crash.
The driver was transported to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries. Their current condition has not been released.
Both the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
