Frankie William Roper Killed in Car Accident on GA 59 in Franklin County, GA, on November 06, 2026

A three-vehicle crash on GA 59 near Darrowby Lane in Franklin County, Georgia, killed one driver and left three other people seriously injured Friday afternoon, November 6, 2026. The Georgia State Patrol identified the driver who died as 67-year-old Frankie William Roper.

Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 4:37 p.m. According to their preliminary investigation, a Honda SUV was heading north on GA 59 and was negotiating a curve when it crossed into the southbound lane. The Honda then collided head-on with a Toyota SUV.

Both SUVs rotated following that initial collision. A truck traveling south on the highway subsequently struck the Toyota on its driver's side, according to the patrol's account of the sequence.

Roper, who was driving the Toyota, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other occupants of the Toyota suffered serious injuries and were transported for medical treatment. The driver of the Honda also suffered serious injuries and was taken for treatment. The occupants of the truck were not injured in the crash.

Troopers said the Honda driver was suspected of being distracted by her cellphone at the time of the collision. The patrol reported that charges against the driver were pending. The account of how the crash unfolded was based on the agency's preliminary investigation.