Hahira, Georgia – A Hahira police officer was killed during a morning traffic stop crash on I-75.
According to a statement shared by the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, Officer Caleb Abney of the Hahira Police Department was conducting a traffic stop along Interstate 75 in South Georgia when the incident occurred.
Authorities said Officer Abney was inside his patrol cruiser on the shoulder of the interstate with emergency lights activated when a vehicle traveling toward the stop allegedly veered onto the shoulder and struck the rear of his cruiser. The impact proved fatal.
Officials confirmed Officer Abney did not survive his injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
The statement noted that the sheriff’s office stands with the men and women of the Hahira Police Department, as well as Officer Abney’s family, friends and colleagues.
No additional details about the driver or potential charges were immediately released. Investigators have not said what caused the vehicle to leave its lane.
The crash occurred along a heavily traveled stretch of I-75, a major north-south corridor frequently used by commuters, commercial drivers and college students traveling through South Georgia.
Authorities have not released further information about funeral arrangements or roadway impacts. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.
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