VALDOSTA, Ga. – On Thursday, December 26, 2019 at approximately 6:05 p.m., officers with the Valdosta Police Department responded to the 800 block of South Patterson Street in reference to a single vehicle accident.

Upon arrival the driver of the pickup, later identified as Tommy Bradford, 59, was found deceased. The investigation determined Bradford was traveling south on Patterson Street when for unknown reasons he left the roadway striking several objects.

During the accident the vehicle flipped onto its roof.

Bradford was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.

This case is still under investigation.

“Our condolences go out to Mr. Bradford’s family and friends,” said VPD Lt. Scottie Johns. “We would encourage everyone to be as safe as possible while traveling and make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing their seat belt.”