Spinning Out Of Control
Chamblee accident report stated that on January 2, 2019 an officer was called to the scene of an accident on I-85 SB. Driver 2 advised that he was traveling SB on I-85 in the second lane when observed another vehicle speeding up behind him, when the other vehicle struck the right side of his Vehicle, and continued driving. Driver 2 then stated that he then lost control of his vehicle and began to spin out of control. As he was spinning, he began to brake to keep from spinning into the center of the roadway, and then impacted the guard rail. After his vehicle came to a stop, he realized that the other car had sped away and he could not obtain any identifying information on Driver 1. Driver 2 stated that he was having severe left shoulder pain and believed that his shoulder was dislocated from the collision, and he was taken to Medical Center for further medical treatment. The officer could not identify any evidence that concurred with the info given by Driver 2. No citations were given. Note: In case of a rear ending, try to obtain vehicle description, if the license plate cannot be obtained.
Yield, Means Yield
DeKalb County accident report stated that on January 1, 2019 based on the statements of the drivers and the physical evidence at the scene, the following was determined. Vehicle 1 struck the passenger side of Vehicle 2, while attempting to enter Rays Road, attempting to turn left (North). Driver 1 stated that she could not judge the speed of Vehicle 2 traveling South on Rays Road, and that she pulled into the road and hit Vehicle 2. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. Slight damage was done to both vehicles. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield Entering Roadway. Note: Whenever you enter the major road, you must yield.
Don’t Assume Movement Because Tail Lights Go Off
Fulton County accident report stated that on December 16, 2018 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.
Following Too Closely
DeKalb County accident report stated that on December 15, 2018 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 side panel. There were no injuries reported and both vehicles were drivable. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield and for Following Too Closely. Note: If you drive up on another car’s bumper, you will run into it.
Pulling Out
Clayton County accident report stated that on December 14, 2018 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. He advised that he was not injured. Vehicle 1 had minor damage to the front right corner. Vehicle 2 had minor damage to the driver door and panel. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way When Entering Roadway. Note: Failure to yield is failure to drive offensively.
Always Yield Before Turning
Clayton County accident report stated that on December 13, 2018 Vehicle 2 was traveling WB on Mt. Zion Blvd near the intersection of Rex Rd. Vehicle 1 came out of the BP Gas Station on Rex Rd exiting onto Rex Road. Driver 2 stated that she was on Rex Road traveling WB and advised that Vehicle 1 suddenly began to pull out of the station. She stated she blew her horn, but continued to pull into the roadway. She advised that Vehicle 1 hit the right side of Vehicle 2 as it was pulling out onto the roadway. Driver 1 stated that he was in the parking lot of the BP Station and was making a left onto Rex Road and did not see Vehicle 2 approaching. He stated that as he was pulling onto the roadway when Vehicle 1 struck Vehicle 2. Passenger 2 complained of pain but refused EMS treatment, while Passenger 1 was transported by EMS with complaints of pain. There was slight damage to both vehicles. Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield entering the roadway. Note: You must yield to traffic already in the roadway.
Red Light
Cobb County accident report stated that on November 26, 2018 Vehicle 1 was traveling WB on Concord Road at the intersection of Atlanta Road. Vehicle 2 was traveling on Atlanta Road turning left onto EB Atlanta Road. Vehicle 1 ran the red light and struck Vehicle 2 on the front left bumper. Driver 1 complained of head, neck and shoulder pain, and had a nose bleed and was transported to Wellstar for further treatment. Driver 2 complained of head and neck pain also, but refused to be transported to the hospital. Eyewitness 1, confirmed this. Driver 1 was cited for failure to obey the authorized traffic control device. Note: Run a Light, Run risk of a ticket.
Remember, Two Car Lengths Behind
Clayton County accident report stated that on November 26, 2018 Driver1 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.
Failure To Yield
Fulton County, City of Atlanta, accident report stated that on November 25, 2018 an officer was dispatched to the intersection of McDaniel St and Ralph David Abernathy. Driver 1 stated to the officer that he was traveling EB on Abernathy and had the green light to turn left but was struck in the front of his vehicle by Vehicle 2. Driver 2 stated that he was driving WB on Abernathy and had the green light and so proceeded through the intersection when Vehicle 1 ran into him trying to make the left in front of him. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield. Note: The oncoming traffic always has the right of way.
Careful Backing Up
Clayton County accident report stated that on November 24, 2018 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
Please Pay Attention
Clayton county accident report stated that on November 23, 2018 Vehicle 2 was traveling North on Northeast Expressway in the far right lane. Vehicle 1 was stopped on Woodcock Blvd at the stop sign attempting to make a left on NE Expressway. Vehicle 1struck Vehicle 2 on the passenger far rear side. Driver 1 stated that Driver 2 had improperly backed into his vehicle. Driver 2 had complaints of neck and back pain but refused EMS service. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield, and Vehicle 1 had to be towed. Note: Paying attention when attempting to make left turns will save your vehicle and your driver’s record!
Spinning, Hit and Run
Dekalb County accident report stated that on November 22, 2018 an officer was called to the scene of an accident on I-85 SB. Driver 2 advised that he was traveling SB on I-85 in the second lane when observed another vehicle speeding up behind him, when the other vehicle struck the right side of his Vehicle, and continued driving. Driver 2 then stated that he then lost control of his vehicle and began to spin out of control. As he was spinning, he began to brake to keep from spinning into the center of the roadway, and then impacted the guard rail. After his vehicle came to a stop, he realized that the other car had sped away and he could not obtain any identifying information on Driver 1. Driver 2 stated that he was having severe left shoulder pain and believed that his shoulder was dislocated from the collision, and he was taken to Medical Center for further medical treatment. The officer could not identify any evidence that concurred with the info given by Driver 2. No citations were given. Note: In case of a rear ending, try to obtain vehicle description, if the license plate cannot be obtained.
Maintain Your Lane
Cobb County accident report stated that on November 11th, 2018 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.
Spun Out of Control
Doraville accident report stated that on November 10th, 2018 an officer was called to the scene of an accident on I-85 SB. Driver 2 advised that he was traveling SB on I-85 in the second lane when observed another vehicle speeding up behind him, when the other vehicle struck the right side of his Vehicle, and continued driving. Driver 2 then stated that he then lost control of his vehicle and began to spin out of control. As he was spinning, he began to brake to keep from spinning into the center of the roadway, and then impacted the guard rail. After his vehicle came to a stop, he realized that the other car had sped away and he could not obtain any identifying information on Driver 1. Driver 2 stated that he was having severe left shoulder pain and believed that his shoulder was dislocated from the collision, and he was taken to Medical Center for further medical treatment. The officer could not identify any evidence that concurred with the info given by Driver 2. No citations were given. Note: In case of a rear ending, try to obtain vehicle description, if the license plate cannot be obtained.
Yield, means Yield
Must Yield
DeKalb County accident report stated that on November 9th, 2018 based on the statements of the drivers and the physical evidence at the scene, the following was determined. Vehicle 1 struck the passenger side of Vehicle 2, while attempting to enter Rays Road, attempting to turn left (North). Driver 1 stated that she could not judge the speed of Vehicle 2 traveling South on Rays Road, and that she pulled into the road and hit Vehicle 2. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. Slight damage was done to both vehicles. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield Entering Roadway. Note: Whenever you enter the major road, you must yield.