Joseph Buckles Obituary, Death – tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning in Athens, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The incident happened around 7 a.m. near the intersection of W. Broad Street and Old Epps Bridge Road, as reported by the Athens-Clarke County Police.
When officers arrived at the scene, emergency medical services were already attempting life-saving measures. Unfortunately, the pedestrian, identified as 63-year-old Joseph Buckles of Athens, was pronounced dead at the scene despite their efforts.
The driver involved in the accident was a 21-year-old from Lawrenceville, who remained uninjured. Police have not released further details about the driver or the specific circumstances leading to the crash. Authorities are asking anyone who may have information about the incident to reach out to Senior Police Officer James Trotter at James.Trotter@accgov.com or by calling 762-400-7326.
This accident marks the first fatal traffic incident in Athens-Clarke County in 2025. The investigation is ongoing as police work to determine the exact cause of the collision.