SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - At least one person is dead after a traffic accident Friday afternoon in Washington County, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran.

Around 4 p.m., deputies and emergency personnel were on the scene of the crash on Highway 15 South at Jackson Road near the Johnson County line.

Drivers were urged to use caution in the area.

The Georgia State Patrol has been called to investigate the accident, according to Cochran.

Traffic delays are expected for the time being.

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