A highway accident over the weekend killed the mayor of a northwestern Georgia city and the mayor’s wife, authorities said Sunday.
Albert and Camilla Pallone were killed Saturday afternoon when the driver of a pickup truck lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic, crashing into the couple’s pickup truck, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Albert Pallone was the mayor of Emerson, a city of about 1,400 in neighboring Bartow County, northwest of Atlanta. He had served as mayor for 15 years, City Manager Kevin McBurnett said.
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“On Saturday our community suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of Mayor Al Pallone and his loving wife, Millie,” McBurnett wrote on the city’s Facebook page Sunday. “Al and Millie have been a staple of the Emerson community for over 40 years.”
The driver of a pickup truck lost control and swerved into oncoming traffic, killing the mayor of the Georgia city and his wife. The officers charged the driver with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Authorities said the truck driver was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. A total of four vehicles were involved in the accident on Knox Bridge Highway, WXIA-TV reported.
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Governor Brian Kemp offered his condolences on Twitter, saying the Pallones “will be deeply missed by their loved ones and the community they have served so well. Please join us in praying for their family during this time.”
