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 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. 

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 was not hers, and then left the scene. But Driver 2 stated that Vehicle 1 struck his car and left the scene, so he proceeded to follow Vehicle 1 while calling 911 to report the first accident, ran into Vehicle 2, therefore both vehicles were involved in 2 accidents with each other. No injuries were reported and Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield While Entering or Crossing a Roadway.  Note: Don’t leave the scene without following up and reporting an accident. 

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 1 and did not see Vehicle 1 until after impact. Driver 2 stated that she was traveling EB on SR138 toward SR85 when Vehicle 1 pulled out in front of her, causing the collision.  No injuries were reported and Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield When Entering the Roadway.  Note:  Traffic In the Roadway has the Right of Way! 

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 Deer Crossing.  Vehicle 1 struck the left center side of Vehicle 2.  There was moderate damage to Vehicle 2.  Driver 2 was transported by CCFD w back and neck pain.  Driver 1 confirmed this statement.  Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield While Turning  and Driving Unlicensed. Note: If you don’t haven’t been licensed to drive — Don’t Drive! 

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 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. 

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 1 turned into her lane and they collided.  Dirt marks from Vehicle 1 indicated that he merged into Vehicle 2’s lane which placed him at fault.  Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Maintain Lane. Vehicle 2 was towed. No injuries were reported.  Note: Failure to maintain is always at fault.  

Clayton County accident report stated that on November 17, 2015 an officer was called to a 4 car accident on SR85.  Driver 1 stated that she was exiting the Wendy’s parking lot on SR 85, turning left (N) and made contact with Vehicle 2, which was traveling So in lane 2.  Driver 2 and Driver 3 corroborated this statement.  Vehicle 2 was pushed into Vehicle 3 from the impact of Vehicle 1.  Driver 4 was also traveling So on SR 85 in lane 1, when he was unable to avoid striking Vehicle 1 after Vehicle 1 had struck Vehicle 2.  Drivers 1 &2 both complained of injuries but refused medical assistance.  Vehicles 1 & 2 were removed from the roadway by Mac’s Wrecker.  Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield while Turning Left and for Driving in Violation of License Restrictions!  Note:  Don’t Drive If You Have Driving Restrictions! 

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 was speeding and did not see it until it was right upon her. Both vehicles were removed by their drivers. Neither driver complained of injuries. Driver 1 was cited for Failure to Yield While Entering Roadway.  Note: the vehicle in the roadway has the right of way. 

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 on the passenger side.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene with significant damage. Driver 1 was cited for failure to obey traffic signal. Note: Don’t run the light! 

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 of Vehicle 3.  All three vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the collision.  The owner of Vehicle 1 advised that her vehicle must not have been securely in park, or either jumped a gear, and rolled out of control causing the collision with the other two vehicles.  The owners of the other vehicles live across the street from Driver 1 and no one was injured, but the owner of Vehicle was cited for failure to secure her vehicle on an incline. Note: Always use the safety brake when parking on any degree of incline.  The slightest degree can cause a car to roll. 

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 1 stated that she did not realize that she had struck anyone or anything.  The two pedestrians were too young to provide statements.  The witness stated that while walking through the parking lot, Vehicle 1 started backing out of a parking space.  Witness  yelled for Driver 1 to stop, but that she didn’t hear or stop, but continued backing up, striking lightly  Pedestrian 1 & 2.  Neither of the children appeared to be injured.  CCFD Engine responded,  but  transportation to the hospital  was  declined. Driver 1 was cited for failing to look back to observe surroundings before backing up. Note: Failure to observe surroundings when driving canl result in serious injuries, property damage or worse, someone’s death.   

Cobb County/Marietta accident report states that on September 14, 2015  an officer was dispatched to the incident location to investigate an accident and that upon arrival,  as Driver 1 stated,  he was making a U-turn in the middle of So Cobb Drive and his vehicle struck Vehicle 2.  Driver 2 advised that he was driving on So Cobb and observed Vehicle 1 in the middle of the roadway.  Driver 2 advised me that he was unable to stop, before Vehicle 1 ran into him.  Driver 1 was cited for making a U-Turn and Driver 2 was cited for failure to stop for traffic in the roadway. Note:  U-Turns are usually not allowed, but when allowed do so cautiously only when there is no oncoming traffic. 

Clayton County accident report states that on  September 13, 2015  an officer was dispatched to an accident with injuries at 5905 Hwy 85.  When the officer arrived only Driver 2 had complaints of an injury.  Driver 2 stated that she was traveling EB on Garden Walk Blvd, preparing to turn into the Garden Walk Apts when Vehicle 1 approached her from behind.  She placed her right turn signal on, and started her turn when she was struck from behind by Vehicle 1.  Driver 1 stated that he was behind Driver 2, who put on her turn signal, but then suddenly stopped and he was not able to avoid hitting her car in the rear.  There were no visible signs of injury, but Driver 2 complained of distress in her neck.  Driver 1 was cited for following too close.  Note:  The correct distance to maintain behind another vehicle in the turn maneuver is 1 car length.  

Cobb County accident reports that on September 10, 2015, Driver 1 said she fell asleep while driving home on SR280/ SB & rolled her vehicle twice, landing upside down in a ditch along the side of the road. Driver 1 stated that she had worked a 12 hr shift after a full 8, and just drifted off. She sustained minor injuries, but the car major damage. 

Note: When sleepy, pull over & rest! It could save your life – and other lives! 

Cobb County accident report states that on September 10, 2015, the Driver 2 stated that she was exiting I-285W and had stopped at the red light at South Cobb Drive. She also advised that she had stopped behind several cars and that approx 2 seconds after coming to the stop, the car behind her, Driver1, became impatient and tried to leave the far right lane to come around the stopped cars, but ran into the rear of Vehicle 2. The damage to Vehicle 1 was moderate and located on the right front. The damage to Vehicle 2 was extensive, impacting the rear of the vehicle. Driver 1 was not injured, nor the passenger in Vehicle 1, but both Driver 2 and Passenger2 complained of pain in the neck, but refused medical attention. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely. Note: The inability to wait equals a lack of foresight. Wait before you leap! 

Cobb County/Smyrna accident report stated that on September 9, 2015, while traveling NW on Atlanta Rd, Vehicle 1 attempted to brake, but could not stop and jumped the turning curb near the E/W Connector and ran into the driver’s door of Vehicle 2, leaving Driver 2 pinned inside her vehicle. Driver 1 stated that while attempting to negotiate  the turn, she applied the brakes but found the vehicle unable to stop, and  jumped two curbs and struck Vehicle 2. Vehicle 1 suffered major damage.  Injuries were reported but Driver refused medical treatment. Driver 2 stated that while traveling SE on Atlanta Rd she heard the scream and immediately felt the impact on her (driver’s) side.  Driver 2 was cited for failure to maintain lane. Note: Keep your eyes on the road because your steering follows your focus!