Sparta, Georgia — A quiet Tuesday morning turned tragic on Highway 22 when 28-year-old Kiamber Usry lost her life in a single-vehicle crash that has left Hancock County in mourning. The incident happened around 2:50 a.m., according to local officials.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene after reports of a serious crash involving one vehicle. Usry was found injured and quickly transported to Atrium Health Baldwin for urgent medical care.
Despite efforts by medical staff, she later died from her injuries. She was pronounced dead at 5:16 a.m. in the emergency room.
Officials with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that no other vehicles were involved. The crash was isolated to a single car, and investigators responded to assist at the scene.
Coroner Dontrelle Andrews identified Usry and confirmed the timeline of events. He also noted she was well known in the Sparta community and remembered for her years as a standout basketball player at Central Hancock High School.
News of her passing spread quickly through the area, leaving friends, former classmates, and teammates in shock. Many described her as energetic, focused, and deeply connected to her community.
Tributes began to surface as residents tried to process the sudden loss. At just 28, her death has created a painful void among those who knew her personally and through her school years.
Authorities say the investigation is still ongoing. The exact reason the vehicle left the roadway has not yet been determined.
