By MONROE ROARK
Staff Writer

Three people went to the hospital Monday morning after a nasty-looking auto accident at Ga. Highway 314 and New Hope Road, but there were no serious injuries, although the damage to the vehicles indicated otherwise.

According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, a 1987 Chevrolet Blazer on New Hope Road pulled up to the stop sign at Hwy. 314 and pulled out in front of a 1997 Ford Ranger going southbound on the highway. The incident occurred during the morning rush hour, at approximately 8:35 a.m.

The Ranger made contact in the area of the Blazer's driver side door, causing the Blazer to overturn and come to rest upside down. Both occupants of the Blazer were wearing their seatbelts, and one was still suspended by his when authorities arrived.

The two in the Blazer were taken to Fayette Community Hospital but mainly had bumps and bruises, according to the Sheriff's Department. The driver of the Ranger, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was taken to Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, and a deputy who took his statement there said his injuries initially did not appear to be severe either.