Fatal crash diverts 441 traffic for hours

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County agencies including Fire Services, EMS, Sheriff’s Office, Clayton Police Department, Search and Rescue (SAR) and the Coroner’s Office work the scene of a two-vehicle fatal crash involving a tractor trailer July 31. The area was taped off and surrounded by emergency vehicles. Northbound and southbound lanes were completely shut down for hours.Left: A memorial with flowers is displayed near the center aisles at the Clayton Ingles

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Motorists are at a standstill on Highway 441 near Old Highway 441 as all lanes of travel were shut down for hours due to a fatal crash involving a car and tractor trailer. Numerous Rabun County agencies assisted with the crash scene. Left: A memorial with flowers is displayed near the center aisles at the Clayton Ingles that reads “In Memory of Frank Hanrahan.” It also has information about a candlelight vigil that will be held Monday, Aug. 7 at 6:45 p.m.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Traffic was backed up for miles on Highway 441 southbound as both northbound and southbound travel lanes were shut down for hours due to a fatal two-vehicle crash Monday, July 31. Left: A memorial with flowers is displayed near the center aisles at the Clayton Ingles that reads “In Memory of Frank Hanrahan.” It also has information about a candlelight vigil that will be held Monday, Aug. 7 at 6:45 p.m. at the North end of the building.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Traffic was backed up for miles on Highway 441 southbound as both northbound and southbound travel lanes were shut down for hours due to a fatal two-vehicle crash Monday, July 31. Left: A memorial with flowers is displayed near the center aisles at the Clayton Ingles that reads “In Memory of Frank Hanrahan.” It also has information about a candlelight vigil that will be held Monday, Aug. 7 at 6:45 p.m. at the North end of the building.