Screven County woke up to heartbreak after 18-year-old Kienna A. Lani Wisner was killed in a tragic car crash on February 2, 2026, along Rocky Ford Road. The loss has shaken both Screven County and nearby Statesboro, where her name was known and her smile familiar.
Authorities say Kienna was driving a Toyota RAV-4 when her vehicle hit a patch of ice. The car slipped, left the roadway, and slammed into a tree. The impact was devastating. First responders arrived quickly, but Kienna suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
Georgia State Patrol and the Screven County Sheriff’s Office confirmed icy road conditions played a key role. It was one of those quiet winter dangers that gives no warning. A normal drive turned deadly in seconds.
Kienna was only 18, standing at the edge of adulthood. Friends say she was full of light and easy laughter. She carried herself with kindness and a gentle confidence that made people feel seen. Her future felt wide open.
News of her death spread fast. Classmates, neighbors, and teachers struggled to process it. Vigils, messages, and shared memories poured in, each one a reminder of how deeply she touched others in such a short time.
Her family now faces an unimaginable loss. In their grief, the community has stepped closer. Prayers, quiet visits, and words of comfort have filled the days since the crash.
Kienna Wisner’s life ended far too soon, but her presence will not fade. She is remembered in every shared story, every tear, and every promise to hold loved ones a little tighter. Screven County will carry her name with care.
