RECENT ACCIDENTS AT A GLANCE

/RECENT ACCIDENTS AT A GLANCE

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

Don’t Assume Movement Because Tail Lights Go Off

Fulton County accident report stated that on November 17, 2015 Driver 1 was on Sherwood Rd waiting to turn right onto Piedmont Avenue.  He stated that he thought the vehicle in front of him had proceeded forward after yielding to the traffic when he looked left and began to move forward, but Vehicle 2 had [...]

Don’t Assume Movement Because Tail Lights Go Off 2017-10-01T00:08:26+00:00

Maintain Your Lane

Fulton County accident report stated that on November 17, 2015 an officer responded to an accident call on Roosevelt Hwy/29 about 1/4 mile from Mallory Rd. Driver 1 stated that he was attempting to turn into a driveway when his company truck sideswiped Vehicle 2.  Driver 2 stated that she was driving straight when Vehicle [...]

Maintain Your Lane 2017-10-01T00:07:35+00:00

Vehicles Entering the Roadway Must Yield

Clayton County accident report stated that on November 16, 2015 Driver of Vehicle 2 was traveling EB on King Road when Vehicle 1 pulled out onto the roadway and struck her rear right side of the vehicle. Driver 1 stated that she was pulling out NB in Amberwood Apts driveway onto King Rd  when she said that the approaching car [...]

Vehicles Entering the Roadway Must Yield 2017-10-01T00:05:55+00:00

Yellow Lights Mean Slow Down, Not Speed Up

DeKalb County accident report stated that on November 16, 2015 Vehicle 2 was turning left from Northlake Pkwy on Robinhill Rd on a green arrow which indicated to her that it was her turn to turn left. Vehicle 1 was trying to catch the light before it turned red on Northlake Pkwy, per the witness' statement and struck Vehicle 2 [...]

Yellow Lights Mean Slow Down, Not Speed Up 2017-10-01T00:03:57+00:00

Use Safety Brake for Safe Parking

Clayton County accident report states that on September 16,  2015,  an officer responded to the scene and stated that the owners of Vehicles 2 and 3 both heard a loud crash outside of their homes, and discovered that Vehicle 1 rolled down her driveway, into the driveway and rear-ended Vehicle 2, which shoved Vehicle 2 into the front [...]

Use Safety Brake for Safe Parking 2017-09-30T23:11:09+00:00

Pedestrians Always Have The Right Of Way

Clayton County accident report states that on September 15, 2015 Driver 1 advised that she was backing up from a parking space when she felt someone banging on the trunk of her car and yelling at her to stop.  She stopped her vehicle, as both eye witnesses confirmed, but only after striking Pedestrian 1 & 2.  Driver [...]

Pedestrians Always Have The Right Of Way 2017-09-30T23:10:14+00:00
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