DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) – The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect who fled the scene of a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Highway 520 near mile marker eight in Dawson earlier Tuesday morning.

According to the sheriff’s office, the driver of the tractor-trailer was injured during the crash and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies learned that the suspect, who was driving a white service van, ran into a nearby wood line before law enforcement could secure the area.

After further investigation, officials learned that the van the suspect was driving had been reported stolen out of Columbus, Georgia.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a black shirt and khaki pants. He was last seen heading north along Highway 45 near Scrap Israel Road and Billy Strong Road.

Residents in the area are encouraged to use caution and notify authorities if they notice any suspicious people or activities. The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office can be reached at 229-995-4488. Individuals are also encouraged to dial 911 for emergencies.

Local law enforcement is now working with the Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Department of Corrections to continue their search for the suspect.

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