Father and Son Killed by Falling Tree During Sudden Storm at Georgia Golf Course

The tragic deaths have been ruled accidental, with investigations ongoing and the community rallying to support the grieving family.

Matthew Terrell Collins Sr., 58, and his son, Matthew Terrell Collins Jr., 29, were killed when a tree fell on their golf cart during a violent storm at Bull Creek Golf Course in Georgia on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
The storm, described as unexpectedly severe and rapidly intensifying, caused the pair to seek shelter under a tree, which subsequently snapped and fell on them.
Both men died instantly from blunt force trauma, and the deaths have been officially ruled accidental by Muscogee County authorities.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed condolences to the victims' family and urged public support for those affected by the storm's aftermath.
A GoFundMe campaign to assist the family has raised over $13,000 as of Monday, highlighting widespread community support in response to the tragedy.