Athens Woman Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Icy Roadway

On January 22, 2025, at approximately 4:11 PM, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) responded to a single-vehicle crash near Danielsville Road and Harve Mathis Road in Athens, Georgia.
According to the initial investigation by ACCPD, Kendra Sims, 33, of Athens, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer when her vehicle encountered a patch of ice on the roadway. The SUV veered off the road and struck a tree. Emergency medical responders arrived at the scene but were unable to save Sims, who succumbed to her injuries on site.
This marks the third fatal crash in Athens-Clarke County in 2025.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact Officer First Class Bridget Teskey at Bridget.Teskey@accgov.com or 762-400-7022.