Missing man, woman found dead by family in Carroll County crash

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. - Two missing Carroll County adults have been identified as the victims of a fatal single-vehicle crash on Oak Grove Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. 

What we know:

State troopers are investigating a fatal traffic wreck in the area of Oak Grove Road and Hays Mill Road, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. 

GSP reported that a 2013 Nissan Altima was traveling west on Oak Grove Road when the driver, 42-year-old Emanuel Adams, failed to negotiate a curve and lost control.

The car crossed the road, hit a tree on the passenger side, and came to rest in a deep ditch.

Adams and his passenger, 25-year-old Destiny Fields, died from their injuries at the scene.

The two had been reported missing on Saturday, according to troopers. Fields' sister last saw her in Carrollton on July 26. 

Family members located the crashed vehicle and alerted law enforcement.

State troopers also confirmed that a puppy was found inside the vehicle and safely returned to the family.

What we don't know:

Authorities said the exact date and time the crash occurred remains unknown.

Neither GSP nor the sheriff's office has disclosed the nature of the relationship between Adams and Fields.

Officials have not released details on what caused the vehicle to run off the road and hit the tree.

GSP is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation. 

"Out of respect for the families and because this remains an active investigation, no additional information will be released at this time," the Carroll County Sheriff's Office said. "We ask that everyone keep the families, first responders, and all those involved in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."