A fatal single-vehicle accident on Highway 114 in Lyerly claimed one life today. The Chattooga County Coroner’s office was dispatched to the 5500 block of Highway 114 near Try-Con following a call to Chattooga County 911. Upon arrival, Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney pronounced one individual deceased at the scene. One other subject sustained what are believed to be moderate injuries and was transported by Atrium-Floyd EMS for treatment. Two additional subjects suffered minor injuries and were treated on-site by EMS personnel, but refused transport to a medical facility. The identity of the deceased is currently being withheld pending notification of family members. The Chattooga County Coroner’s office, the Georgia State Patrol, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further updates will be provided as they become available.