A 27-year-old mother of two is dead after a four-wheeler crash just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of English Road in Lamar County, Georgia. Lamar County Coroner Clay Tillery identified the victim as Haley Manahan, and state troopers have arrested one person in connection with the crash.
Coroner Confirms Identity, Troopers Investigate
Tillery identified Manahan, according to Barnesville.com. The outlet reported that troopers arrested one individual following the fatal wreck, though the identity of that person and any charges filed have not been made public. As WSB-TV reports, Manahan leaves behind a husband and two young children, according to friends and family.
Those close to Manahan described her as selfless, hardworking and loyal, per the same account, adding that meeting her made people better. A GoFundMe campaign set up to help offset funeral costs for her family has raised more than $7,400, WSB-TV reports, as the surrounding community mourns her loss.
Georgia Law Defines Off-Road Vehicles
Under Georgia Code § 40-7-3, an off-road vehicle is defined broadly, according to Justia Law.
Statewide Crash Data Shows Persistent Risk
The Lamar County fatality adds to a troubling statewide pattern. Between Jan. 1 and June 20, 2025, the Georgia State Patrol investigated 42 off-road vehicle crashes on roadways, resulting in 13 deaths and 64 serious injuries, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. Troopers reported 14 total off-road vehicle fatalities statewide during that same period, with six involving traditional four-wheeler ATVs and eight involving multipurpose side-by-side utility vehicles.
Nationally, the numbers are even starker. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates an annual average of more than 800 fatalities and roughly 100,000 emergency department-treated injuries involving off-highway vehicles, with standard ATVs accounting for more than two-thirds of deaths, per the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Federal safety guidelines from the agency explicitly advise operators never to ride ATVs on paved or public roads, citing increased risks of rollovers and loss of control.
Follow-Up Questions Remain
Manahan's death was a fatal off-road vehicle crash in Lamar County. Open questions remain about the person arrested in connection with Manahan's death and the specific charges that may be filed.
