CARNESVILLE, Ga. – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation after deputies found a person unresponsive along a county roadway Sunday, according to a statement.
Deputies responded yesterday to Kesler Rd., where they discovered an individual lying on the roadside. the release said. Life-saving measures were attempted but were unsuccessful.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin has been notified. Investigators said no additional details are being released at this time to protect the integrity of the case, which remains active and ongoing.
“Our office is committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation,” Andrews said in a release. “We appreciate the GBI’s assistance and ask for patience as investigators work to determine the facts.”
The GBI is now leading the inquiry into the circumstance surrounding the death. Officials asked anyone with question to contact the GBI.
