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33-year-old Athens woman killed when vehicle hits patch of ice, police say

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  January 23, 2025 12:15pm EST
Athens-Clarke County
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • Fatal Crash Reported: Kendra Sims, 33, of Athens, died in a single-vehicle accident on Jan. 22 after losing control on an icy patch near Danielsville and Harve Mathis roads. 
    • Investigation Ongoing: Police are seeking information and can be contacted via Officer First Class Bridget Teskey at 762-400-7022 or Bridget.Teskey@accgov.com.
    • Third Fatality in 2025: This marks Athens-Clarke County's third traffic-related fatality of the year.

ATHENS, Ga. - A 33-year-old Athens woman is dead after her vehicle hit a patch of ice on Jan. 22, according to Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Police responded to the incident at approximately 4:11 p.m. in the area of Danielsville Road and Harve Mathis Road. According to investigators, Kendra Sims, 33, of Athens, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trail Blazer when her vehicle hit a patch of ice, causing her to lose control. The SUV veered off the road and collided with a tree.

Emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene, but Sims succumbed to her injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the crash to contact Officer First Class Bridget Teskey at Bridget.Teskey@accgov.com or by phone at 762-400-7022.

This accident is the third fatal crash in Athens-Clarke County in 2025. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Source

  • The above information was provided in a press release by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. 

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