PUTNAM COUNTY, GA — October 26, 2026 A devastating head-on collision on Highway 212 in Putnam County claimed two lives and left four other people hospitalized Monday morning, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities reported that the crash occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. near Twin Bridges Road. A southbound vehicle towing a boat and trailer had stopped on Highway 212 while waiting to turn onto Twin Bridges Road. A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado traveling behind the trailer reportedly moved into the opposing lane to pass it and collided head-on with a northbound 2025 Hyundai Palisade.
Steven Reynolds, 51, was riding as a passenger in the Hyundai and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 28-year-old female passenger also died in the collision.
Two young boys, identified as the woman’s children, sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital in Macon. The Hyundai’s driver suffered critical injuries and required hospitalization.
The Silverado’s driver, a 19-year-old man from Good Hope, also reported injuries and was taken to a hospital in a private vehicle. The sheriff’s office stated that charges against the young driver were pending.
Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
