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Fatal wreck takes life of woman after nuptials

The picture Kali Dobson chose as her cover photo on her Facebook page shows her heart in the time before her untimely death Sunday night. The 25 year-old lost her life in a one-vehicle accident immediately following her wedding when her new husband, Ryan Quinton, swerved to avoid a dog.In a pass through the scene of the accident, FYN observed several mourners still paying their respects

One lady revealed that the family had been by and had retrieved personal belongings from the site. She stood by the side of the hill, a testament to the grief the entire community feels. “We’re not supposed to question God’s plan but when things like this happen you can’t help it,” she whispered, tears spilling down her face.

A check with the Georgia State Patrol this morning revealed nothing new to report in the case.

December 30, 2013:

Pickens County is suffering a tragic loss this morning after a wreck last evening took the life of a young bride. Kali Shay Dobson, 25, of Ball Ground died on Highway 5 near her hometown after being thrown from her husband’s vehicle shortly after the wedding party concluded at Wheeler House, sources say.

Dobson and Ryan Patrick Quinton, 27, of Jasper had exchanged vows earlier yesterday afternoon and left the party in his Firebird. Quinton swerved to avoid a dog when he lost control and the vehicle left the road, overturning and ejecting Dobson.

Quinton was treated and has been released from Northside Hospital in Cherokee County. Charges are pending but what they could be has not yet been determined or provided.

The following statement was released from the Georgia Department of Public Safety:

On Dec. 29, around 8:30 p.m., a Pontiac Firebird was traveling north on GA 5. The driver, Ryan Patrick Quinton, age 27 from Jasper, states he was attempting to avoid a dog in the roadway when he lost control and traveled off the roadway. The Firebird overturned ejecting the passenger, Kali Shay Dobson, age 25 from Ball Ground, before coming to rest with the passenger trapped under the vehicle. Ms. Dobson died at the scene. Mr. Quinton was transported to Northside Cherokee for treatment. Charges are pending.

FYN will update the story as more information becomes available.

Tammy Thompson

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