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Early morning accident claims one life

Posted: 06.11.2012 at 6:10 PM

Colby Gallagher joined the Fox 31 News Team in April 2012 as a general assignment reporter. Colby hails from Sewell, New Jersey and is an avid Philly sports fan.

One man is killed and another left in serious condition after their car hit a tree early Monday morning / Fox 31

ALBANY, GA --
One man is killed and another is in serious condition after the driver lost control of his car and hit a tree early Monday morning.

49-year-old Alexander Pepkus was driving his '98 Cadillac El Dorado westbound on Hardup Road when he lost control and traveled 156 feet off the road before hitting a tree.

Pepkus was killed on impact and his passenger, 48-year-old Michael Yager, is in serious condition at Phoebe Putney.

Dougherty County Police believe alcohol may have been a factor and are currently investigating the accident further.

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