Tom Ellison, 31-Year-Old Waynesboro-Area Father, Dies After Georgia State Patrol Chase Ends in Augusta Crash
Tom Ellison, a 31-year-old father from the Waynesboro area, died early Sunday, October 25, 2026, after a Georgia State Patrol chase ended in a crash in Augusta, Georgia.
A trooper pursued the vehicle Ellison drove beginning Saturday night, October 24, and used a PIT maneuver during the chase.
The vehicle crashed at Doug Bernard Parkway and Dixon Airline Road on Augusta’s east side.
Emergency medical personnel transported Ellison to Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center, where medical staff pronounced Ellison dead at 12:28 a.m.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office confirmed the death and scheduled an autopsy to determine the exact cause.
Authorities had not released the reason for the pursuit, its duration, or further details about the events leading to the crash.
Ellison’s death leaves loved ones mourning a devoted father while they await additional answers.
Related