Victim was a 38-year-old Statham man
Update
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Feb. 2, 2025) According to Georgia State Patrol, the single vehicle crash on Gratis Road yesterday afternoon resulted in the death of a 38-year-old Statham man. He has been identified as Robert Mayweather, 38, of Statham, Ga. Notification has been made to his next of kin.
GSP Post 46 Assistant Commander Christoph Ayers said on Sunday afternoon he was dispatched to a single vehicle crash in Walton County on Gratis Road near Belle Woode Street.
“The initial crash investigation revealed that the driver of a 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 had been traveling north on Gratis Road. The vehicle left the east shoulder of the road before the driver over corrected and lost control of the truck. The truck then struck a tree with its passenger side , and began overturning,” Ayers said. “The driver of the vehicle was then ejected and killed. The hospital doctor declared him dead at 1620 hours.”
Ayers said alcohol impairment, speed and failure to use is seatbelt are all believed to be factors that contributed to this crash and the driver’s death.
Initial Story
WALTON COUNTY, GA (Feb. 1, 2026) – Walton County Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Craig League reports that WCFR was dispatched at 3:23 p.m. this afternoon to a single vehicle crash on Gratis Road that resulted in critical injuries to one person.
Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported that Gratis Road between Dry Pond and Gratis Road was shut down due to the crash.
Georgia State Patrol worked the crash. We will update with details when they become available.
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