Wadley GA Officer Daniel Thomas ID’d As Victim In Sunday Single-Vehicle Ejection Crash

WADLEY, GA. (THECOUNT) — Ptl. Daniel Thomas of the Wadley Police Department in Georgia, has been identified as the officer killed in a single-vehicle crash near Wrens on Sunday.

Thomas, whose age was not provided, passed away Sunday morning in an ejection crash on Highway 1 just south of Wrens.

According to the Wadley Police Department, Thomas, of Augusta, GA, died from the injuries he sustained in the wreck.

“Thomas was such a devoted, patriotic, brave, officer who loved helping people,” Chief Walker wrote.

Ptl. Thomas departed work just and was heading to his home when he entered to a curve on Highway 1.

Thomas overcorrected, exited the roadway and struck a light pole.

He was ejected from his vehicle during the violent crash.

Thomas was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead of multiple blunt force trauma injuries.

Funeral arrangements are still being made and will be released once they are set. Officials said Thomas’ remains will be taken to the GBI Crime Lab on Monday morning and then escorted to the mortician his family picks, reports 11Alive.

Chief Walker also thanked neighboring departments for their assistance during this tough time.

“I would like to thank Jefferson County Sheriff Office and Dispatch, Louisville PD, Wrens PD, Wrens FD, Louisville FD, GSP, Gold Cross, Jefferson County Coroner, Jefferson County ER Staff and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Dispatch for everything you’ve done to assist and help us during this most difficult time,” Walker posted.

Mayor Gary Jones took to Facebook to remember the beloved officer:

Geo quick facts: Wadley is a city in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,088 at the 2000 census. In 2010, the population count was 2,061, a decline of 1.3% – Wikipedia.