Clayton County Crash Injures Two

A single vehicle motorcycle crash in Clayton County earlier this month left 2 injured. According to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on September 13th, when Clayton County deputies were dispatched to Hilton Road near 388th Street for a motorcycle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, it was determined that 34-year old Gregory Wirtz of Shell Rock was southbound on Hilton Road when he failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. Wirtz lost control, entered the west ditch, and struck a road sign. Wirtz and his rider 35-year old Brianna Wirtz of Shell Rock were transported by ambulance to Regional Medical Center in Manchester with suspected minor injuries. Wirtz was later charged with failure to provide proof of financial liability accident related and failure to maintain control. Assisting the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office on scene was Edgewood Ambulance, RMC Ambulance, and Edgewood Fire Department.