With profound sadness, family, friends, and members of the Summerville, South Carolina community are mourning the tragic loss of Johnny Cheney, 60, whose life ended following a single-vehicle crash Friday night on Liberty Chapel Road in Upson County, Georgia.<\/p>\n
According to authorities, the crash happened on July 17, 2026, at approximately 10:38 p.m. Cheney was driving a black Chevrolet Sonic northbound on Liberty Chapel Road when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into an embankment.<\/p>\n
Investigators said Cheney failed to maintain his lane of travel, causing the vehicle to exit onto the east shoulder before the collision.<\/p>\n
Emergency responders rushed Cheney to Upson Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased despite medical efforts.<\/p>\n
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, working to determine the events that led to the vehicle leaving the roadway.<\/p>\n
News of Johnny Cheney\u2019s passing has left family, friends, and loved ones grieving the sudden loss of a life taken in a tragic accident. Those who knew him are remembering the moments they shared with him and the impact he had on the lives around him.<\/p>\n
During this difficult time, heartfelt condolences are extended to Johnny\u2019s family, friends, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss. May his memory be honored, and may those who loved him find comfort and strength in the days ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"