Cobb County accident report states that on July 28, 2015 Driver 1 advised that he was travelling on Atlanta Road  in the turn lane driving toward Cumberland Pkwy.  He stated that his cell phone fell off the seat and that he leaned down to pick it up.  Once he sat up he realized that traffic had stopped, and struck Vehicle 2 in the rear.  Driver 2 said he was stopped in turn lane at the light and was struck from the rear.  He complained of neck, arm and knee pain but refused treatment.  Note:  cell phones should be on hands free or speaker when driving! 

Cobb County accident report states that on July 28, 2015  while turning right onto Cooper Lake Road EB, Driver 2 reported that his car was struck from behind by Vehicle 1 and that his car spun out of control and came to rest against  on the grassy area near the lake.  Driver 2 also stated that his son was in the car at the time, at that he and his son were shaken up, but not injured.  But, the front seat passenger was injured and complained back, neck and leg pain.  After being removed, both were transported to the Wellstar Med Center & they were treated and released.  Vehicle 2 obtained heavy rear end damage and had to be towed away.  Driver 1 received a citation for following too close.  Note:  Always leave at least 1 car length between you and the car ahead. 

Cobb County accident report stated that on July 27, 2015  Driver 1 entered I-75S ramp from the I-285W Perimeter,  and saw a speeding car passing her too closely and too quickly on her left side.  She did not want to cause the car to hit her,  so she braked.  But the car spun out of control,  and she hit a construction barrier on the shoulder.  Driver 1, was injured when she stopped short.  She was rushed to Northside Hospital with chest and stomach pains.  Her vehicle sustained front end and right front suspension damage and was removed from the scene.  Note:  An ounce of prevention is worth a lb 

Fulton County accident report stated that on July 27, 2015,  Driver 1 (motorcycle)  stated that he was heading north on Roswell Rd crossing over the intersection of I-285 and didn’t see or hear the ambulance until he was in the intersection.  He stated that when he heard the siren he laid his motorcycle down to avoid a collision, but the ambulance went through the intersection, when Vehicle 2 collided into his motorcycle.  Severe damage was done to the motorcycle and Driver 1’s foot and ankle were injured.  Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield to emergency vehicles & to obstructing the intersection.   Note: Failure to obey traffic rules results in consequences and citations. 

Fulton County/Sandy Springs accident report stated that on July 23, 2015 an officer was dispatched to an accident on the GA400 NB entrance ramp from Abernathy Rd.  Driver 1 admitted that he ‘had not looked up in time, and rammed Vehicle 2.’  Driver 2 said that there were geese in the roadway and that she stopped to avoid running them over and that Vehicle 1 hit her car from behind.  Neither vehicle was drivable and the damage was consistent with the statements of the two drivers.  Driver 1 was cited for following too closely.  Note: One-two car lengths is a safe distance, and people do stop for animals. 

Fulton County/Dunwoody accident report stated that on July 22, 2015 Driver 1 advised that he was traveling SB on SR GA400 in the shoulder lane when he fell asleep and struck Vehicle 2 in the rear. Driver 2 confirmed that she was traveling in the same direction, behind her, and merged into her lane and struck her vehicle.  No injuries were reported and Driver 1 was cited for following too closely and for driving in the wrong lane.  Note:  If you are sleepy, pull over and rest – don’t drive! 

Cobb County/Sandy Springs accident report stated that on July 22. 2015 an officer responded to an incident call at the parking lot of 860 Johnson Ferry Rd.  According to the eye witnesses Vehicle 1 entered on the property and proceeded to enter a marked parking space and struck Vehicle 2 which was parked, but not occupied.  Vehicle 1 continued forward, backed up, and parked in another parking space and then left the area.  The witnesses took  photos of Vehicle 1, which assisted in locating and citing Driver 1 for leaving the scene of an incident, and not for the incident on the private property/ parking lot Note: Quick Thinking and Pictures Taking Assist the police and insurance Investigations. 

Fulton County accident report stated that on July 21, 2015 traffic was at a standstill in the center lane when Vehicle 1 attempted to pass them in the lane to their left and Vehicle 1 came into their lane, hitting the driver’s side of Vehicle 2 and the driver’s front corner of Vehicle 2.  Driver 1 advised that he did not crossover into the other lane and that Vehicle 2 and Vehicle 3 must have crossed over into his lane.  Driver 1 was at fault and was cited on failure to yield while passing.  Note:  Passing laws state vehicles may only pass one other vehicle, one at a time. 

Fulton County accident report stated that on July 21, 2015 an officer was called to a 3 vehicle accident site at intersection of Peachtree Dunwoody Rd and Churchill Rd.  Driver 2 advised that he was behind Driver 3 and Driver 1 approached Vehicle 2 from the rear.  Driver 1 said that she was  distracted by her phone ringing when Driver 1 failed to stop safely behind Vehicle 2.  The front of Vehicle 1 struck the rear of Vehicle 2, which then caused the front of Vehicle 2 to strike the rear of Vehicle 3.  No injuries were reported.  Driver 1 was cited for following too closely.   

Cobb County/Marietta accident report stated that on July 20, 2015 Driver 1 was attempted to make a left turn onto Roswell Road.  He advised that both drivers in lanes 1 &2 of Roswell Rd stopped and motioned him forward.  When Vehicle 1 proceeded through lanes 1 & 2 on Roswell Rd South, he failed to see Vehicle 2 traveling in the center lane.  That’s when the front bumper of Vehicle 1 struck the front bumper of Vehicle 2.  Both vehicles received moderate damage.  Driver 2 was cited for Restriction of Center Lane.  Note:  You are more responsible in the center lane. 

Fulton County accident report stated that on July 20, 2015 Driver 1  was traveling EB on Virginia Ave when she was hit while making a left turn a parking lot.  Driver 2 stated that she was also traveling EB on Virginia Ave and that Vehicle 1 just suddenly came to a screeching stop and put on the turn signal after the turn and ran into the rear end of Vehicle 2.  Although Driver 1 appeared to have been driving too closely, no citation was given due to the collision being actually made on private property.  Note:  Another one  got away! 

Fulton County accident report states that on July 29,  2015 Driver 1 advised that she was driving south on Roswell Road toward I-285 and blacked out.  She further explained that she could not remember anything beyond waking up on the side of the road. The car had struck a tree. Both driver and passenger had to be extracted from the vehicle by the Fulton County Fire Dept.  Driver 1 advised police officers that she suffers from low blood pressure and thinks that’s what caused the blackout and loss of control of her car. The passenger confirmed this saying that she looked over at the driver before they crashed and explained that she looked very groggy and she suggested that she pull over, but it was too late.  The driver, who suffered extensive head injuries was transported to Northside Hospital.   The passenger suffered a broken right shoulder, elbow and arm.  She also was transported to Northside Hospital. The driver was not cited.  Note:  If you have a condition, keep it in check! 

Fulton County/Sandy Springs accident report states that on July 19, 2015 Driver 1  stated that she was attempting to exit the Plaza at Roswell & Hammond Dr.  She said that she was about to make a left turn to go north, when she saw another vehicle pulling into the plaza.  She stated that she thought she had enough time to clear both the lanes and enter safely.  She stated that when she entered the road she did not see Vehicle 2.  Both drivers complained of injuries and required medical attention.  Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield when entering the roadway. Note: Left turns require much more attention. 

Fulton County/Sandy Springs accident report stated that on July 19, 2015 an officer was dispatched to Mount Vernon Hwy & Abernathy Rd to investigate a traffic accident when Driver 1 advised that he had stopped  his car for the traffic light.  He then backed his car to move over into the next lane.  In the process of backing up, he backed into the front end of Vehicle 2 with the rear end of his car.  Vehicle 1 sustained slight damage to the rear bumper of his vehicle and Vehicle 2 had moderate damage to the front end of his car.  No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for improper backing.  Note:  There should be more regard shown when backing up, so use more caution. 

Clayton County accident report stated that on July 2, 2015 Driver 1 was driving Vehicle 1, S on Tara Blvd.  He stated to the Officer that had been driving a ‘little too close’ to Vehicle 2, a Honda Accord, which was driven by Driver 2.  Driver 2 began to turn into a driveway, when Driver 1 rear-ended Vehicle 2. This accident happened in daylight, but the ground was still wet from a recent shower, so the road was slippery from the oil on the ground mixed with the rain. There was very little damage done to Vehicle 1 on the right side, but extensive damage done rear end of vehicle 2.    

Note: When driving on wet streets remember that recent moisture on roads is very slippery so don’t drive too closely to other cars!  Remember that a safe distance is 1 1/2 to 2 car lengths at 25-30 mph  So don’t cruise into other cars!