Man killed after car crushed by tree limb in Cherokee County

Category: Local News

A 27-year-old man, Levi Benjamin Wilson, died when a tree limb fell on his vehicle during severe storms in Canton. The incident occurred on Vaughn Road, resulting in power outages and extensive damage in the area.

Keywords: Canton, Severe Storms, Fatal Accident

Source: FOX 5 Atlanta

Update At: 8/6/2024

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