RECENT ACCIDENTS AT A GLANCE

/RECENT ACCIDENTS AT A GLANCE

Brakes Failed

Clayton County accident report stated that on January 24, 2018 Driver 1 was traveling SB on Hwy 85 in the left turning lane to make a left onto Lamar Hutcheson Pkwy.  He stated that he was slowing down for the red light, but his brakes went out and he couldn't stop. He rear-ended Vehicle 2. Driver 2 was [...]

Brakes Failed 2018-08-13T01:40:39+00:00

Asking For Trouble

Clayton County accident report stated that on January 24, 2018 Driver 1 was traveling SB on SR 3 and attempted to change lanes when he approached another vehicle, also changing lanes. Driver 1 then sped up when he struck Vehicle 2 in the rear. Driver 1 stated that after the incident he continued to Battle Creek Rd, [...]

Asking For Trouble 2018-08-13T01:41:22+00:00

Could the State of Georgia Lead the Way in Eliminating Congestion?

An integrated transportation system combining today's wireless and digital technologies could largely eliminate traffic congestion delays in metro Atlanta within 10 years. Within 20 years, the near universal automation of automobile headway control should give current freeway systems all the capacity needed - even considering population increases.    The rise of services that use cellphone apps to enhance shared [...]

Could the State of Georgia Lead the Way in Eliminating Congestion? 2017-10-01T01:19:20+00:00

Ran the Light

Clayton County accident report stated that on December 10, 2015 Driver 1 attempted to turn left onto Frontage Rd from Forest Parkway. She also stated that Vehicle 2 struck her car when she turned left at the light, which had just turned yellow, and that Driver 2 ran the light. Driver 2 stated that he was traveling very [...]

Ran the Light 2017-10-01T01:15:35+00:00

Yield When Approaching a Turn

Fulton County accident report  stated that on December 9, 2015 an officer was called to an accident where both parties claimed injury. Driver 1 admitted that the accident was his fault, when he failed to yield before making a left turn. There was substantial damage to the front bumper and side panel was knocked loose, but he was able [...]

Yield When Approaching a Turn 2017-10-01T01:12:25+00:00

Pulling Out

Clayton County accident report stated that on December 8, 2015 Driver 1 was pulling out of the parking lot of 5900 block of SR 42 and while making a left, struck vehicle 2. She advised that she was traveling north on SR 42 and once approaching Rex Road, when Vehicle 1 pulled out onto the roadway, struck his vehicle. [...]

Pulling Out 2017-10-01T01:11:31+00:00

Following Too Closely

DeKalb County accident report stated that on December 8, 2015 Drivers 1&2 were both traveling south on Moreland. Vehicle 2 was about to turn onto the I-285 entry ramp and stopped for the traffic. Vehicle 1 was directly behind Vehicle 2 and failed to yield to the oncoming traffic. Vehicle 1 struck Vehicle 2 on the rear bumper and [...]

Following Too Closely 2017-10-01T01:10:35+00:00

Leaving the Scene Too Soon Can Result in Another Accident

Clayton County accident reported stated that on November 18, 2015 Driver 1 was exiting the Chevron Gas Station on W. Fayetteville Rd onto SR 314 making a left turn when her car was struck by Vehicle 2. After the impact Driver 1 stated that she didn't see any damage, and that the car she was driving [...]

Leaving the Scene Too Soon Can Result in Another Accident 2017-10-01T00:12:29+00:00

Always Yield to Traffic Already in the Roadway

Clayton County accident report states that on November 18, 2015 Driver 1 was exiting the parking lot of 7529 Hwy 85 onto SR 138, in an attempt to cross SR 138 to get to McElroy Rd and that Driver 2 stopped to allow him to proceed forward, however Driver 2 was still moving in lane [...]

Always Yield to Traffic Already in the Roadway 2017-10-01T00:11:40+00:00

Unlicensed Accident Will Delay Your License

Fulton County accident report stated that on November 18, 2015 an officer responded to an accident with injuries at the intersection of Noah's Ark Rd and Deer Crossing Dr. Upon arriving the CCFD was on the scene treating both drivers.  Driver 2 stated that she was traveling EB when Vehicle 1 entered the roadway from [...]

Unlicensed Accident Will Delay Your License 2017-10-01T00:09:57+00:00
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