A Madison County High School junior has died following a one-car accident on Colbert-Danielsville Road at Kincaid Road Tuesday night.
Caitlyn Christy, 17, was pronounced dead shortly after midnight Wednesday morning at Athens Regional Medical Center, according to coroner Michelle Cleveland.
According to Sheriff Kip Thomas, the wreck happened about 11 p.m. as Christy was traveling toward Danielsville.
Cleveland said Christy, who was driving a Honda Accord, ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected and lost control. The vehicle flipped and came to rest on the opposite side of the road. Christy, who Cleveland said was not wearing a seatbelt, was partially ejected from the vehicle. Madison County EMS worked with her at the scene and transported her to ARMC, where she later died.
“My heart goes out to her family and friends,” said Madison County school superintendent Dr. Allen McCannon. “The thoughts and prayers of the entire system are with them.”
Madison County High School principal George Bullock shared the news with the faculty and staff Wednesday and said the school had counselors available for grieving students.
“As we process this heartbreaking loss, please keep the family, students, teachers, and friends in your hearts, prayers and thoughts,” said Bullock.
Caitlyn Christy
Teen dies following wreck on Colbert-Danielsville Road
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Anonymous
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11/14/12 at 11:15 AM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!! So sad!!
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ken
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11/14/12 at 11:27 AM
This is a terrible area on that road. How many more must die here? Prayers for the family.
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Daniel Vanden Bosch
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11/14/12 at 12:31 PM
I'm going to miss her so much. She was the sweetest person ever and I loved and looked forward to working with her at Zaxbys. I love you Caitlyn RIP.
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bre
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11/14/12 at 01:58 PM
she was a really sweet girl who will be missed dearly. we love you caitlyn class of 2014
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Ashley Herring
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11/14/12 at 02:11 PM
Congratulations your now a lifetime angel, here on earth your life is being looked at by your parents, friends, classmate, and teachers. Today we all reflected on our memories that have now turned to sorrows. Your will remain in our hearts forever,the class of 2014 will never forget you. Love you sweetie and we all look forward to seeing you again one day.
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Anonymous
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11/14/12 at 02:14 PM
Please don't let this happen again: WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS
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Luanne Byrd
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11/14/12 at 03:00 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family. God bless you all.
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crystal garner
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11/14/12 at 03:01 PM
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends. It is so hard to hear we have lost another angel but she is home now watching over all of us. We will miss u sweet girl!R.I.P Caitlyn Christy.
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smackdad6
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11/14/12 at 04:17 PM
If you are a county commissioner reading this, how many more have to die on this road before you wake up and fix this. It is your responsibility to recognize these dangerous areas and fix them. As a parent who has experienced a loss on this same road, do the right thing now. It has been 7 yrs since our loss and not a thing has been done to address this stretch of dangerous road. I pray it doesn't take the loss of an elected officials child for this to be fixed. PLEASE HELP
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Diane Perry
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11/14/12 at 05:23 PM
You are so right! I have been before the commissioners, I have called them, I have written a letter to the editor of this newspaper and nothing has been done! I'm furious and frustrated. I live just below this dangerous hill and have seen 3 accidents where young girls have died. I have seen many wrecks where people have gone air borne and sailed into my pasture, some landing in my front yard.I pay taxes and expect something to be done! This hill is so deceiving because as you top it, the hill bears slightly to the right. It will cause a young driver to over correct.
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charlene herbert on 11/14/2012
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11/14/12 at 07:33 PM
i am so sad to hear this,caitln is a best friend to my daughter,she has been to my house many times spending the night,or just to come over to spend time.she was a hard working ,loveable,very prety,smart and most of all careing.it is hard to belive she is no longer with us.please do what ever it takes to fix this road,dont waite til' it takes another youn life,or any life.
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Pamela Wymbs
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11/14/12 at 09:00 PM
my prayers go to the family and friends , I pray that our savior give you strength and comfort through this sadden time. I don't know her but my heart go out , I had to travel that road all my life and still do, to visit family ... I to agree make some changes ,,,,,
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Anonymous
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11/15/12 at 07:15 AM
This is the second child to die in exactly the same place on that road. Will anything get the attention of the chairman and commission? Too busy worrying about a bridge that nobody will ever cross on a road no one cares about.
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