Approach With Caution…
Fulton County accident report states that on January 29, 2020 Driver 1 was turning left onto Spaulding Drive and did not see Vehicle 2 coming over the hill to cross the intersection. Driver 2 said he applied the brakes, long skid marks are visible, and tried to steer out of the collision but was unable to avoid impact. Driver 2 also said a pedestrian male walked in front of vehicle 1 as she was coming to the intersection and does not know if that played a part in her turning left. Witness 1 was in his vehicle traveling WB toward the intersection and saw he had the red traffic signal. He saw Vehicle 1 turn in front of Vehicle 2. Note: Always approach a hills & intersections with caution
Must Yield, To Oncoming Traffic
Clayton County accident report states that on January 28, 2020 an officer was dispatched to the intersection of SR 138 and Kendrick Rd. Driver 1 was driving West at the light at SR138 and Kendrick, waiting to turn left onto Kendrick Rd. She started to turn left when she observed an oncoming vehicle turning right, and Driver 1 was hit on the driver’s side by Vehicle 2. Driver 1 stated that the traffic light was yellow while she was in the intersection. Driver 2 stated that Vehicle 1 turned right in front of her. Driver 2 could not stop fast enough to avoid the accident and hit Driver 1. Driver 2 was cited for broken turn signal and for driving too fast for the conditions. Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield. Note: Yield to oncoming traffic, always
Too Close For Comfort
Fulton County accident report stated that on January 26, 2020 Officer Cobbs, who was wearing a body camera, and driving vehicle #3356, responded to a traffic accident at Hill Street and Decatur Streets. Upon arriving Cobbs spoke with Driver #1, Mr. Kinsey and Driver #2 Ms. Potter. Driver #1 stated that while traveling EB on Decatur Street, the light was green, but some reason Vehicle #2 just slammed on the brakes, and while trying to stop that quickly, struck Vehicle #1 in the back. Driver #1 was at fault and was cited with GA Code Section 40-6-49 Following Too Closely. Note: Whenever you strike the car from the rear, you are always at fault..
Failure to Maintain Lane
Cobb County accident report stated that on January 13, 2020 Driver 1 advised that he was traveling SB on S. Cobb Drive near the E/W Connector in the number 2 straight lane. He also stated that he saw Vehicle 2 approaching his vehicle in the number 1 straight lane. Driver 1 said she and the other driver reached intersection together, both his vehicle and Vehicle 2. But Driver 2 stated that she had pulled out of the Jr. Crickets parking lot and proceeded SB on S. Cobb Drive and that as she was passing Vehicle 1 she felt the bump and observed Vehicle 1 in her travel lane. There was slight damage to Vehicle 1 and to Vehicle 2 as well. This indicated that this vehicle could have been drifting to the left. Driver 1 was cited for failure to maintain his lane. Note: Paying Attention Pays Off.
Rear End/ Too Close
Clayton County accident report stated that on January 11, 2020 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 in the turn lane on Hwy 85, stopped at the light when Vehicle 1 ran into the rear of her car. Driver 2 stated that she was experiencing back and neck pain, but refused medical attention. No other injuries were reported. Vehicle 2 had slight damage and the rear bumper was dislocated. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely. Note: It is your responsibility to keep your vehicle in good working order at all times. And when driving, keep your distance at least 1-1.5 car lengths behind the vehicle in front.
Stay a Car Length Behind..
Clayton County accident report stated that on January 9, 2020 Driver 1 advised that she was on I-75SB and had exited onto the Mt. Zion Blvd East ramp. She came to the top of the ramp at the intersection of Mt. Zion Blvd was behind Vehicle 2 and began to turn right, but Vehicle 2 stopped. Driver 1 advised that due to thinking Vehicle 2 had continued, she attempted to proceed forward and collided with the rear of Vehicle 2. Driver 2 advised that she was on I-75/SB and had exited onto Mt. Zion Blvd East ramp. She came to a stop at the top of the ramp, and rear-ended by Vehicle 1. Driver 1 had complaints of chest pain. Driver 2 complained of neck and shoulder pain. Both drivers declined transport to the hospital. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely.
Pay Attention
Fulton County accident report stated that on January 7, 2020 Driver 1 was attempting to exit a shopping center parking lot on Roswell Rd at Hammond Dr. She said that she was about to turn left to go north, when she saw a vehicle pulling into the parking lot, as she pulled out. She stated that she thought she had enough time to clear both the lanes and enter safely, but that when she entered the road she didn’t see Vehicle 2. Both drivers complained of injuries and required medical attention. Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield when entering the roadway. Driver 2 had no registration. Note: Pay attention while turning and have your documents in or
Back Up Slowly
Clayton County accident report stated that on December 18, 2019 Driver 1 was driving North on Boulevard NE and was about to make a right turn onto Ponce DeLeon Ave, when he pulled out too far and saw a car approaching from the East. He stated that he backed his vehicle up and struck the car behind him, which was vehicle 2. Driver 2 confirmed this statement saying that as he was driving North on Boulevard that Vehicle 1, which was in front of him, just backed up and struck his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Vehicle 1 had no damage, and Vehicle 2 had a slight crack in the front hood. Driver 1 was cited with Improper Backing. Note: Never back up with cars behind you
Easy Does It
Clayton County accident report stated that on December 18, 2019 a unit was called to investigate a private property incident and Driver 1 advised that while backing up, she looked over her shoulder and did not see anything and so started to back into the refueling stall. As she backed into the stall, she felt the bump as she backed into Vehicle 2. Driver 2 stated that she saw Vehicle 1 backing into her, blew the horn, but was unable to prevent Vehicle 1 from striking her. No one was cited due to the incident happening on private property, and no injuries were reported. Note: When backing up, continue to back up until you sto
Improper Lane Change
College Park accident report stated that on December 17, 2019 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 yie
Too Close/ Always at Fault
Fulton County accident report stated that on December 16, 2019 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 not pulled forward and he struck Vehicle 2 in the rear. Driver 2 confirmed that she was struck from the rear while yielding to the traffic. Driver 2 complained of head and neck pain, but refused medical treatment. No other complaints. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely. Note: If you strike the rear, you are always too close and at fault
Heavy Traffic.. Use Extra Caution
DeKalb County accident report stated that on November 27, 2019 Vehicle 2 was traveling NB in lane 1 on I-285 near Memorial Drive. Vehicle 1 was traveling directly behind Vehicle 2. Driver 2 stated that the traffic was very heavy and as she was slowing down her vehicle was struck from behind by Vehicle 1. Driver 1 confirmed that she did hit Vehicle 2. No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for Following Too Closely and was unable to move her vehicle. It was moved to the shoulder. Vehicle 2 was operable. Note: While driving in heavy, stop and go traffic, use extra cautio
Don’t Back Into Me….
Clayton County accident report stated that on November 26, 2019 a unit was called to investigate a private property incident and Driver 1 advised that while backing up, she looked over her shoulder and did not see anything and so started to back into the refueling stall. As she backed into the stall, she felt the bump as she backed into Vehicle 2. Driver 2 stated that she saw Vehicle 1 backing into her, blew the horn, but was unable to prevent Vehicle 1 from striking her. No one was cited due to the incident happening on private property, and no injuries were reported. Note: When backing up, continue to back up until you stop
Improper Not To Yield
College Park accident report stated that on November 25, 2019 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
Too Close
Fulton County accident report stated that on November 24, 2019 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 not pulled forward and he struck Vehicle 2 in the rear. Driver 2 confirmed that she was struck from the rear while yielding to the traffic. Driver 2 complained of head and neck pain, but refused medical treatment. No other complaints. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely. Note: If you strike the rear, you are always too close and at faul