WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — One man was arrested and another was hospitalized after deputies said an argument led to an assault.
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Washington County deputies and first responders were called to the 4000 block of Highway 102 regarding a pedestrian possibly hit by a vehicle.
After further investigation, officials said the accident occurred after a fight between two co-workers traveling on the highway together.
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Deputies said two men began arguing and fighting which led to one of the men being run over by the vehicle.
The victim was airlifted to an out-of-area trauma center for medical treatment. His age, identity and current condition have not been released.
Investigators arrested 37-year-old Larry Brooks, of Tennille, Ga.
Brooks is charged with aggravated assault, reckless conduct, battery and reckless driving.
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