Keep Your Distance
Clayton County accident report stated that on February 1, 2024 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
Neck and Back Pain
College Park accident report stated that on December 26, 2023 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.
Red Light Means Stop!!
Cobb County accident report stated that on December 24, 2023 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
Hit From Behind, Your Fault
Fulton County accident report stated that on December 23, 2023 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
Too Fast For Conditons
Clayton County accident report states that on December 23, 2023 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,
Neck and Back Pain
College Park accident report stated that on October 1, 2023 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.
You Must Yield…!
Lawrenceville accident report stated that on September 30, 2023 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
Too Fast For Conditions
Clayton County accident report states that on September 29, 2023 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,
Drifting
Cobb County accident report stated that on September 27, 2023 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.
Do Not Run Red Lights
Cobb County accident report stated that on August 6, 2023 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.
Bad Breaks
Clayton County accident report stated that on August 5, 2023 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
Always Yield at Major Intersection
DeKalb County accident report stated that on August 4, 2023 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
Hit and Run
Lawrenceville accident report stated that on August 3, 2023 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.
Keep Your Distance
College Park accident report stated that on July 14, 2023 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
Do Not Run Red Light
Cobb County accident report stated that on July 13, 2023 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.