Recent Accidents 2017-10-10T19:56:17+00:00

Left Turn Must Yield

Fulton County accident report stated that on July 10, 2018 Vehicle 2 was traveling South on Fulton Industrial Boulevard. Vehicle 1 attempted a left turn onto Great Southwest Pkwy and in its attempt to make a left turn, failed to yield to the right of way. Subsequently, Vehicle 2 made impact with Vehicle 1. The debris from the accident struck Vehicle 3, which was sitting East on Great Southwest Pkwy, right in the middle of the windshield. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield. Note: Before turning left, you must always yield to traffic. 

Following Too Closely

Gwinnett County accident report stated that on July 7, 2018 Vehicle 1 approached the intersection of Annistown Rd and DeShong Rd. Vehicle 3 started to make a left turn onto DeShong and stopped short, causing Vehicle 2 to also stop short and causing Vehicle 1 to rear end Vehicle 2.  No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely.

 

Stay at Least 1 Car Length Behind

Gwinnett County accident report stated that on July 4, 2018 Vehicle  1 approached the intersection of Five Forks Trickum Rd and Killian Hill Rd and stopped abruptly causing Vehicle 1 to rear end Vehicle 2.  Substantial damage was done to the rear of Vehicle 1. Driver 1 received neck and back pain. EMT was called to the site and took Driver to the hospital. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely.

Slow Down When Approaching Slow Moving Traffic

Fulton County accident report stated that on July 1, 2018 Driver 2 was traveling WB on I-285 in lane 2. Vehicle 1 rear-ended Vehicle 2 while in motion. Driver 2 stated that while her vehicle was stopped and was struck from behind. Driver 1 stated that he was in fact behind Vehicle 2 when it stopped and was not able to stop his truck in time before rear-ending Vehicle 2. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage, but were both able to be driven away by their owners. No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for Following Too Closely. Note: 1 Car Length. 

Be Prepared For Sudden Stops

Fulton County accident report stated that on May 1, 2018 Driver 2 stopped at the intersection of Honeysuckle and Campbellton Road, waiting for a pedestrian to pass the cross walk, when he was rear ended by Vehicle 1. Driver 1 stated that he was traveling EB on Campbellton Road when Driver 2 made a sudden stop, causing him to collide into his rear end. Vehicle 1 and Vehicle 2 had extensive damage to the front of Vehicle 1 and the rear of Vehicle 2. Both drivers said they had minor injuries but refused treatment. Driver 1 was cited for Following Too Closely. Note: Always, always leave 1 car length between you and the car in front! 

Failure to Stop & Yield

Gwinnett County accident report stated that on April 30, 2018 that Driver 1 was traveling WB on Stone Mountain Hwy when Driver 2 failed to stop at the intersection at East Park Place and hit Vehicle 1 on the right side panel. Driver 1 received injury to his wrist and forearm, but refused the EMT service. The passenger was not injured, nor was Driver 2, but Driver 2 was cited for failure to yield oncoming traffic.

Keep Your Foot on the Brake, and Don’t Assume

Gwinnett County accident report stated that on April 30, 2018 Driver 1 was traveling SB on  Street near l1th Street in the 2nd lane to the right. He had to stop in the heavy traffic and as it began to move he thought the vehicle in front of him began to move slowly, and as he let his foot off the brake, as he changed his radio station, he bumped vehicle 2. Driver 2 stated that qshe was stopped in traffic on Spring Street in the 2nd to right lane, also. She said that she was just sitting there when she felt a hard hit to her vehicle and her head bounced back hard on the head rest.  No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for Following Too Closely.  Note: When you assume the traffic has moved, Make Sure! 

Keep Control of Your Vehicle

Gwinnett County accident report stated that on April 19, 2018 Vehicle 1 was driving EB on Stone Mountain Hwy and Parker Court. Vehicle 2 was also heading EB when Driver  loss control of his vehicle swirved all over the highway before finally striking  Vehicle 2 on the right rear panel. No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for failure to maintain his lane.

 

Turn Properly

DeKalb County accident report stated that on April 19, 2018 an officer was called to an accident,  where Vehicle 2 was traveling straight in the right lane on Redan Road and Driver 1 was traveling in the left lane and turning right onto the South Indian Creek Dr. Driver 2 stated that he was going straight in the right lane when Vehicle 1 turned right striking his vehicle on the left drivers side. Driver 1 stated she was turning right when she heard a crash. Driver 1 was cited for Improper Turn from the left lane.  

Note: Yield, Yield, Yield to turn properly. 

Follow closely and pay the cost

Clayton County accident report stated that on April 18, 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. 

Note: Follow closely and pay the cost. 

Exit Ramp Mishap

Cobb County accident report stated that on April 18, 2016 based on the physical evidence and the statements of the drivers, the following was determined: Vehicle 1 was traveling NB on the Windy Hill exit ramp of I-75N, in lane 1. Vehicle 2 was traveling in the same direction in lane 2 when Driver 1, driving too close to the median, lost control of his vehicle and spun around and struck the rear driver’s side of Vehicle 2, causing moderate damage to the vehicle. Driver 2 complained of left shoulder pain and was taken to Windy Hill Hospital. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Maintain Lane. Note: When using exit ramps, proceed with caution. 

Rear-Ending

Gwinnett accident report stated that on April 17, 2018 Driver 2 was traveling NB in the left turn lane on the Drive exit ramp from I-85NB when Vehicle 1 struck his vehicle in the rear. Driver 1 advised that while following Vehicle 2 she assumed it was moving due to the green turning traffic signal, and rear-ended Vehicle 2. No injuries were reported and Driver 1 was cited for Following Too Closely. Note: Striking from behind in always at fault. 

Stop, Look and Yield

Clayton County accident report stated that on April 17, 2018 Driver 2 was traveling EB on Garden Walk Blvd when Vehicle 1 pulled into her lane of travel. Driver 2 stated that the front end of her vehicle struck the left side center of Vehicle 1. Driver 1 stated that she was exiting the parking lot of 5900 Hwy 85 and attempted to cross over the EB lanes of Garden Walk Blvd when her vehicle was struck left center by Vehicle 2. Driver 1 stated that she didn’t see Vehicle 2. No injuries were reported but the EMT did respond. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield While Entering Roadway. Note: Always Yield. 

Three (3) Car Mishap

Fulton County accident report stated that on April 16, 2018 an officer observed a 3 car accident. Driver 1 stated that she was traveling SB on Metropolitan in the left hand lane, noticed the traffic in front of her had stopped. She looked in her rear view mirror, made sure the right lane was clear, put on her blinker, proceeded into the right lane, when she felt Vehicle 2 ram her rear, driving her into a pole. Driver 2 stated that he saw Vehicle 1 stop then pull out, but could not stop and hit her rear end. Driver 3 stated that while traveling SB on Metro in the left hand lane a white truck stopped in front of him, and he saw the other 2 vehicles collide with each other, then strike the rear of his truck. The officer observed it was evident that Vehicle 1 had already taken the lane when Vehicle 2 struck Vehicle 3 and then struck Vehicle 1 driving her into the pole. Driver 1 had injuries and was transported to Grady Hospital by the EMT. All other drivers refused medical attention. Vehicle 2 was cited. Note: When the traffic ahead slows down, follow suit & slow down! 

Improper Right Turn

Gwinnett County accident report stated that on April 16, 2018 Vehicle 1 was traveling EB on Clifton Springs Road approaching Pane Rd when Vehicle 2 made it’s left turn to travel SB on Pane Rd and was struck by Vehicle 1, making a right turn onto the same road. There were no injuries reported. After reviewing the angles of the cars in the incident Driver 1 was cited for Improper Right Turn. Note: A left turn in the roadway has right of way to a yielding right turn. 

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