Georgia DNR Officer Killed when Struck by Vehicle

 

 

According to the Georgia State Patrol, long time law enforcement officer with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Stanley Elrod was killed Thursday night about 7:40pm when he was struck by a car while training in Danielsville. Troopers say a maroon 2008 Chevy Cobalt was traveling north on Hunt Road, failed to maintain its lane and struck the victim. 

Medical personnel say the 49-year-old Captain with the Georgia DNR died at the scene.  

The driver of the Chevy Cobalt, 31-year-old Arvil E. Hamons, was arrested at the scene of the crash and faces numerous charges including first degree vehicular homicide, troopers say. Hamons apparently suffered non-life threatening injuries in the crash and was transported to Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital for treatment. 

Elrod was hailed by Gov. Brian Kemp in a statement as “a great man, a proud husband, father, and public servant who worked tirelessly to positively impact people’s lives.”

“Yesterday, we lost a great man. Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Georgia DNR Captain Stan Elrod was a proud husband, father, and public servant who worked tirelessly to positively impact people’s lives. Capt. Elrod was struck and killed by a motor vehicle while physically training in Danielsville last night. His death is devastating for his family, colleagues, and the State of Georgia. Please join Marty, the girls, and I in praying for his loved ones as they mourn.”