Georgia · Bulloch County · Fatal
Old River Road Accident: Statesboro Woman Killed, 2 Juveniles Ejected in Bulloch County Rollover
A Honda Accord entered a curve on Old River Road South too fast to hold it, left the road and overturned, Georgia State Patrol says. The driver died at the scene. Two children were thrown from the car.
Key facts
- Where
- Old River Road South near Fonnie Knight Road, Bulloch County — north of Statesboro
- When
- Sunday, about 7:20 p.m.
- What
- Single-vehicle rollover — a Honda Accord traveling north left the roadway in a curve and overturned
- Killed
- Ja'Nyah Everett, 23, of Statesboro — the driver
- Injured
- Two juveniles, both ejected — non-life-threatening injuries
- Hospital
- Memorial Medical Center, Savannah — transported by Bulloch County EMS
- Investigating
- Georgia State Patrol
- What happened on Old River Road?
- Where exactly did the accident happen?
- Who was killed in the Bulloch County accident?
- What caused the Old River Road rollover?
- What did troopers say about seat belts and child restraints?
- How common are fatal accidents on Georgia roads?
- What we don't know yet
- If you were involved
- Frequently asked questions
What happened on Old River Road?
A 23-year-old Statesboro woman was killed and two juveniles were ejected from her car in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Bulloch County on Sunday evening, according to Georgia State Patrol.
Troopers responded to Old River Road South near Fonnie Knight Road at about 7:20 p.m., according to accounts reported by Grice Connect and WTOC.
GSP says a Honda Accord traveling north entered a curve at a speed too fast to negotiate it. The car left the roadway and overturned.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Bulloch County Coroner Chuck Francis. Two juveniles in the car were thrown from the vehicle during the rollover.
Bulloch County EMS took both children to Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Troopers described their injuries as non-life-threatening.
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Where exactly did the accident happen?
The accident happened on Old River Road South near its intersection with Fonnie Knight Road, a two-lane rural road north of Statesboro in Bulloch County.
Old River Road runs roughly parallel to the Ogeechee River through northern Bulloch County. The accident occurred in a curve.
Who was killed in the Bulloch County accident?
The driver was identified as Ja'Nyah Everett, 23, of Statesboro, according to Grice Connect and WTOC. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two juveniles have not been identified, and Georgia State Patrol has not released their ages or their relationship to the driver.
What caused the Old River Road rollover?
According to Georgia State Patrol, the Accord entered a curve at a speed that was too fast to negotiate it, ran off the roadway and overturned. No other vehicle was involved.
Troopers have not said whether any charges are expected. The investigation is ongoing.
| Occupant | Position | Restrained? | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver, 23 | Front | No, per GSP | Died at the scene |
| Juvenile | Passenger | Not in an approved seat, per GSP | Ejected · non-life-threatening |
| Juvenile | Passenger | Not in an approved seat, per GSP | Ejected · non-life-threatening |
What did troopers say about seat belts and child restraints?
Georgia State Patrol reported that the driver was not wearing a seat belt, and that the two juveniles were not properly restrained in approved child safety seats.
Under Georgia law, children under 8 must ride in an approved child passenger restraint in the back seat, with limited exceptions based on height. Georgia's occupant-restraint requirements appear at O.C.G.A. § 40-8-76 (child passenger restraints).
Ejection is the outcome restraints are specifically designed to prevent. Both children in this accident were thrown from the vehicle.
How common are fatal accidents on Georgia roads?
Georgia recorded 1,466 roadway deaths in 2024, out of more than 367,000 accidents statewide.
Across the five years from 2020 through 2024, Georgia logged more than 1.8 million accidents, including over 8,400 fatal accidents that killed more than 9,100 people and injured more than 727,000.
Sources: Georgia Department of Transportation accident data and the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety. County-level figures are available through the GDOT Accident Data Dashboard, which covers the last five years and can be filtered by county.
What we don't know yet
- The ages of the two children, and their relationship to the driver
- Their current condition beyond the initial "non-life-threatening" assessment
- Whether speed will be formally cited as the cause when the investigation closes
- Whether any charges will be filed
- Whether road conditions or the curve's design were factors
This page will be updated as Georgia State Patrol releases more.
If you were involved in this accident
Because Georgia State Patrol worked this accident, the report goes to the Georgia Department of Public Safety — not to Bulloch County. It will not exist for several business days.
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Frequently asked questions
Where did the Old River Road accident happen?
On Old River Road South near Fonnie Knight Road in Bulloch County, north of Statesboro. Troopers responded Sunday evening. WTOC reported about 7:20 p.m.; Grice Connect reported dispatch at about 7:12 p.m.
Who died in the Bulloch County accident?
Ja'Nyah Everett, 23, of Statesboro, the driver of the Honda Accord. Bulloch County Coroner Chuck Francis pronounced her dead at the scene.
How are the two children?
Both were ejected and taken by Bulloch County EMS to Memorial Medical Center in Savannah. Georgia State Patrol described their injuries as non-life-threatening.
What caused the accident?
GSP says the Accord entered a curve too fast to negotiate, left the roadway and overturned. No other vehicle was involved. The investigation is ongoing.
Was anyone charged?
No charges have been announced. Troopers have not said whether any are expected.
Which agency is investigating?
Georgia State Patrol — which means the report is filed with Georgia DPS, not Bulloch County.
What does Georgia law require for child restraints?
Children under 8 must ride in an approved child passenger restraint in the back seat, with limited height-based exceptions, under O.C.G.A. § 40-8-76.
How many people die on Georgia roads each year?
Georgia recorded 1,466 roadway deaths in 2024 out of more than 367,000 accidents.
How long until the accident report is available?
Georgia State Patrol reports are typically not available for several business days.
Where can I see accident data for Bulloch County?
The GDOT Accident Data Dashboard covers the last five years and can be filtered by county.
Sources
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