AUGUSTA, GA : Four-vehicle crash closes Route 17 in Augusta on Monday, 6th January, 2020

A three-vehicle accident Monday left one man dead and three people injured, according to Augusta police.

William Ames, 77, of Jefferson, died from injuries suffered in the crash on Eastern Avenue, also known as Route 17, Deputy Chief Kevin D. Lully said in a prepared statement.

Shortly before 5 p.m., officers responded to the accident near Spring Road. The officers identified the drivers of the vehicles involved, and all appeared to have minor to moderate injuries, according to police.

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