Andrew Mark Pregel IV Obituary, Death Cause: New details emerge about Augusta crash that killed 58-year-old man
Andrew Mark Pregel IV Obituary, Death Cause – New details have emerged regarding a fatal crash that took the life of a 58-year-old man earlier this month on Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Andrew Mark Pregel IV, a resident of Augusta.
According to the official crash report, the incident involved two vehicles traveling in opposite directions on the 3600 block of Mike Padgett Highway. Pregel was driving a 2019 Ford Fiesta heading north, while a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling southbound. The report indicates that the driver of the Avalanche swerved out of their lane and crossed into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with Pregel’s vehicle.
Investigators determined that the Avalanche driver failed to maintain their lane, which directly contributed to the crash. Tragically, Pregel sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:45 a.m., according to the coroner’s office. The driver of the Avalanche survived and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
This deadly crash is part of a troubling pattern of fatal traffic incidents in Augusta during the same week. Just two days before Pregel’s death, a separate two-vehicle head-on collision occurred at the intersection of Peach Orchard and Tobacco roads. That crash claimed the life of Camden Poole, an eight-year-old second-grader from Hephzibah Elementary School, who had just celebrated his birthday that day. Authorities have charged the driver of the pickup truck involved in that accident.
Adding to the somber week on Augusta’s roads, a day after Pregel’s fatal crash, another deadly accident took place at the intersection of Deans Bridge Road and Dover Street. Darrell Walker, a 56-year-old man, lost his life in that crash.
The series of fatalities within such a short period highlights ongoing concerns about road safety in the area and the dangers of traffic violations like failing to maintain lanes. The investigation into Pregel’s crash remains active as authorities seek to fully understand the circumstances and hold responsible parties accountable.
The community mourns the loss of Andrew Mark Pregel IV and others who have tragically died on Augusta roads recently. These incidents underscore the importance of vigilance, responsible driving, and efforts to improve traffic safety to prevent further tragedies.
Anyone with additional information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact local law enforcement to aid ongoing investigations.
