Martin Man Killed in Singe-Vehicle Wreck

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa

In Toccoa, the Georgia State Patrol Post 7 continues its investigation into a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred last Tuesday.

According to the State Patrol, the crash happened on GA 336 and Brookhaven Circle, when a Chevy Cobalt traveling west left the roadway and struck a tree.

As a result, the driver, a 76-year-old male, was deceased on the scene.

He is identified as Barak Thomas Graves of Martin.

A memorial service was held Sunday at Whitlock Mortuary in Toccoa for Graves who was a U.S. Navy Veteran who later worked for the U.S. Marine Corp.