Tragic Cedartown Accident Claims Life of Carrollton Woman

On February 4, 2025, a tragic motor vehicle collision occurred in Cedartown, Georgia, at the intersection of Highway 27 South and Highway 27 Business Route, claiming the life of 68-year-old Lynn Keener of Carrollton. The incident, reported at approximately 5:40 p.m., involved a Toyota Four Runner driven by 31-year-old Taylor Brooke Smith of Buchanan and a Kia Sorento driven by Ms. Keener. Emergency medical services promptly attended to those involved, transporting them to nearby hospitals for treatment. Despite these efforts, Lynn Keener succumbed to her injuries, leaving the community in mourning and prompting a detailed investigation by the Cedartown Police Department.

Following a thorough follow-up investigation, authorities determined that Taylor Brooke Smith bore responsibility for the fatal crash. Warrants were issued for her arrest, and she now faces charges of second-degree homicide by vehicle and failure to obey a traffic device. These charges reflect the seriousness of the incident and serve as a somber reminder of the importance of adhering to traffic regulations.