Changing Lanes… Must Yield

//Changing Lanes… Must Yield

Changing Lanes… Must Yield

2024-10-17T17:11:26+00:00

College Park  accident report stated that on October 15, 2024 Driver 2 was traveling E on I-285 in the number 5 lane when Vehicle 1 moved into his lane without yielding causing him to break suddenly.  Driver 2 stated that he could not stop in time and struck Vehicle 1 in the rear.  Driver 1 confirmed his statement adding that he was attempting to get off on the exit to Riverdale Rd starting from the number 4 lane.  Both vehicles had extensive damage.  Driver 1 was taken to Southern Regional Hospital with complaints  pain of neck, back and hand.  Driver 1 was cited for improper lane changes.  Note:  When changing lanes, you must yield.