Georgia state trooper killed in crash; 2-year-old daughter in critical condition

An off-duty Georgia State Patrol trooper was killed Monday in a single-vehicle crash in Crisp County.

Tyler Parker lost control of his truck during intense rain and struck a tree. His young daughter, Savannah, was with him and sustained serious injuries, Crisp County Sheriff Billy Hancock posted on Facebook.

The 2-year-old was in critical condition late Tuesday afternoon, but she is expected to pull through, said Georgia State Patrol Sgt. Jon Posey, head of the Cordele post.

The crash happened about 5:20 p.m. on Arabi Warwick Road, according to an email from the GSP. Weather was a contributing factor.

First responders told WALB News 10 that they think Parker's truck hydroplaned, the station reported.

Parker, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Savannah was taken to Crisp Regional Hospital and then to the Medical Center, Navicent Health, the GSP said.

The state Department of Public Safety post requested prayers for Savannah and Parker's wife and family. Parker's father is retired Trooper Gary Parker.

Tyler Parker was a graduate of the 98th Trooper School in 2016 and was assigned to Post 30 in Cordele, where he was from.

He previously worked for the Crisp County Sheriff's Office, WALB reported.

"We are saddened by his loss and pray for the family," Hancock said in his Facebook post.

This story was originally published March 20, 2018 at 9:06 AM with the headline "Georgia state trooper killed in crash; 2-year-old daughter in critical condition."