NEW DETAILS: Driver estimated to be traveling at 100+ MPH when Colquitt County mother was hit

COLQUITT COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Saturday night, a mother of four lost her life after being struck by another driver who was reportedly traveling at over 100 miles per hour (mph).

According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), a trooper was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Georgia Highway 133 at Hopewell Church Road in Colquitt County around 9:06 p.m. on Saturday, August 9.

38-year-old Sarah Ann Anderson of Norman Park was killed after reportedly being hit by 19-year-old Ryan White of Doerun.

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During the investigation, GSP found that White was traveling south on GA-133 at “an excessively high rate of speed” in a Ford Mustang. A Colquitt County Sheriff’s deputy, who was traveling north on GA-133, reported seeing White traveling at 100+ mph.

After noticing White’s speed, the deputy attempted to turn around and initiate a traffic stop, but he was unable to pull out immediately because of traffic traveling southbound, GSP said.

GSP reports that as the Mustang driven by White approached the intersection of Hopewell Church Road, the Kia Sportage driven by Anderson entered the highway from where it was stopped at the intersection.

Anderson’s vehicle was struck in the left side from the front of the Mustang.

Both Anderson and White died on scene.

According to her obituary, Sarah Ann Buckner Anderson was originally from Albany. She is described as a devoted wife and a mother to three sons and one stepdaughter. In her free time, the obituary said she enjoyed decorating, crafting and nature, especially butterflies.

“Sarah is probably one of the rarest people you could meet. If you ask anybody, they would instantly tell you about her boys, about her as a mother, about her giving, loving spirit. She just radiated love, and positivity and light to everybody,” said Christina Peavy, a close family friend.

The Anderson family has started a GoFundMe to not only cover the cost of the funeral, but also to leave Sarah’s children some money. The boys’ grandfather said he plans to use leftover donations to set up a trust for the boys to ensure they are taken care of.

“My biggest goal here is to give them everything we can as a community, as people. Because, that’s what Sarah would do. That’s what Sarah would do for anybody, whether she knew you or not,” continued Peavy.

Members of the Colquitt County community are also stepping up to support the Anderson family, including Anderson’s former employer.

“We are also doing a fundraiser, and all proceeds are going 100% to her children. We are doing $10 raffle tickets, and you can win $500 in dry cleaning,” said Aprilyn Rowland, owner of Hometown Cleaners in Moultrie.

Anderson’s services will be held at Baker Funeral Home in Moultrie.

To contribute to the family’s GoFundMe, click here.

To donate to Hometown Cleaners fundraiser, you can visit the business located at 541 N Veterans Pkwy, Moultrie, Ga.

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