57-Year-Old Jay Yarter Injured In Monroe, GA Accident

Tragic accident that occurred on Wednesday June 30th at around 5:00 PM in Monroe, Georgia. 57-year-old Jay Yarter was seriously injured when the SUV that he was a passenger in was struck by a driver who failed to yield the right of way at Pannell Road at Vine Street. The victim was a passenger in a Ford Explorer when they were hit by a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van driven by 39-year-old Lakisha Moody. Moody allegedly proceeded into the southbound lane of Pannell Road, failing to yield to the Expedition. The front of the van hit the passenger side of the Ford, causing the SUV to overturn several times. One victim in the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. Jay was transported to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. We send our thoughts and prayers to the victim.