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'Serious traffic accident' in Palmetto leaves one dead, authorities say | What we've learned

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PALMETTO, Ga. — Palmetto authorities responded to a "serious traffic accident" that left one person dead at the intersection of Tommy Lee Cook Road and Highway 29 on Saturday night.

Before 9 p.m., troopers responded to Georgia 14 near Tommy Lee Cook Road in Palmetto about a two-vehicle crash. 

They said a white Ford F250 was traveling south on Georgia 14 and crossed the center line. The Ford struck a tan Chevrolet Malibu traveling north on Georgia 14. 

Deputies added that the driver of the Ford was suspected of being under the influence and was life-flighted to Grady Hospital. 

Meanwhile, the 64-year-old driver of the Malibu, Robin Slaton, was pronounced deceased on the scene. 

Credit: 11Alive

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