Cobb County accident report states that on June 30, 2015  the driver of Vehicle 2 stated that she was exiting I-285W and stopped at the red light at South Cobb Drive. Driver 2 said that she had stopped behind several cars and that approx 2 seconds after coming to the stop, the car behind her, Driver1 sped by her and around other cars, having become too impatient and trying to leave the far right lane to come around the stopped cars, ran into the rear of Vehicle 2. The damage to Vehicle 1 was moderate. 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 and passenger in Vehicle 2 complained of pain in the neck. They both refused treatment. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely.  Note: Observing rules of the road means being patient in traffic and waiting your turn!  

Cobb County accident report stated that on June 29, 2015 Driver 1 was traveling EB on Cooper Lake Drive and slowed down at the yield sign and to turn right onto S. Cobb Drive, but was unable to slow down in time due to faulty brakes. Driver 2  was traveling SB on S. Cobb Driver, and when Vehicle 1 failed to yield at the sign at Cooper Lake and S. Cobb, Vehicle 1 slammed into Vehicle 2. Driver 1 and passenger were both taken to WellStar Hospital and treated for injuries. Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield. Note: Keeping your car in good operating order, is your responsibility.

Cobb County accident report stated that on June 28, 2015, Driver 1 was traveling N on Atlanta Rd, and 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 negotiating the turn, she applied the brakes but found the vehicle unable to stop, and jumped the curb and struck Vehicle 2. Vehicle 1 suffered major damage and Driver 1 was transported to Smyrna WellStar for complaints. Driver 2 stated that while traveling SE on Atlanta Rd she heard a scream and immediately felt the impact on her (driver’s) side. Driver 1 had to be cut out of her vehicle and was transported to Cobb General for evaluation. Vehicle 2 was totaled. Driver 2 was cited for failure to maintain lane. Note: Keep your eyes on the road – steering follows focus! 

Clayton County accident report states that on June 28, 2015, while traveling S on Mt Zion Blvd, Vehicle 1 lost control of her vehicle and swerved off the road, then back onto the road and into another lane, hitting a tree. Vehicle 2 was forced to leave the road to avoid a head on collision, but did receive damage to her front bumper. Driver 1 stated that he didn’t know how or why he lost control. The officer smelled alcohol on Driver 1 and saw a half full liquor bottle was found on the driver’s passenger’s floor who was transported to Atlanta Medical for treatment of severe injuries. He received multiple citations including DUI, possession of alcohol, failure to maintain her lane.
and destruction of private property. Note: Use a designated driver if you drink. Lives are at stake.

Cobb County accident report stated that on June 26, 2015 an officer responded to an incident report at the parking lot at Johnson Ferry Rd.  According to the witnesses statements 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 cell phone photos of Vehicle 1, which assisted in locating and citing Driver 1 for leaving the scene of an incident. Note: Quick Thinking and pictures got him caught. 

Fulton County accident report stated that on June 25, 2015  Driver 2 & 3 were 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.  It was determined that Driver 1 was at fault and was cited on failure to yield while passing.  

Note:  Passing laws require that a Vehicle must pass only one other vehicle at a time.   

Clayton County accident report stated that on June 24, 2015 Driver 1 advised that he was on Upper Riverdale Road at the intersection of SR3 traveling SW in the right turning lane and struck the left rear side of Vehicle 2 with his front bumper.  Driver 2 advised that he was in the right turning lane on Upper Riverdale Rd facing SW when, as he changed lanes from the left to right turning land, he struck Vehicle 1.  Both vehicles received slight bumper damage and no injuries were reported.  Driver 1 was cited for Improper Lane Change.  Note:  Changing lanes across 3 lanes requires absolute attention. 

Cobb County accident report stated that on June 23, 2015 Driver 1 was attempting to make a left turn onto Roswell Road.  He advised that 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 is when the front bumper of Vehicle 1 struck the front bumper of Vehicle 2.  Both vehicles received moderate damages and had to be removed.   Driver 2 was cited for Restriction of Center Lane.  Note:  You are more responsible in the center lane. 

Clayton County accident report stated that on June 22, 2015 an officer was called to the scene of an accident  on I-75 SB.   Driver 2 advised that he was traveling SB on I-75 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.  As the 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 was taken to Atlanta 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 license info. 

Fulton County accident report stated that on June 22, 2015 Driver 1  was traveling EB on Virginia Ave when she was hit while attempting to make a left turn into a shopping center.  Driver 2 stated that she was also traveling EB and that Vehicle 1 just suddenly came to a screeching stop, w/o a turn signal, and so could not avoid running 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 made on private property.  

Note:  This one got away! 

Clayton County accident report states that on June 21, 2015 an officer was dispatched to the intersection of SR 138 and Kendrick Rd.   Driver 1 was driving W 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

Fulton County / Sandy  accident report stated that on June 21, 2015 Driver 1 was attempting to exit a shopping center on Roswell Rd near 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 as she pulled out.  She stated that she thought she had enough time to clear both the lanes and enter safely, but that when she entered the road she didn’t see Vehicle 2.  Both drivers complained of injuries and required medical attention.  Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield when entering the roadway. Driver 2 had no registration. Note: Pay attention while turning.

Clayton County accident report stated that on June 20, 2015 Driver 2 was traveling SB on Fielder Rd and was not able to avoid striking Vehicle 1 which was driving on Logan Drive, while attempting  to make a left turn onto Fielder Rd.  Driver 1 stated that he was traveling SB on Fielder stated that he was halfway into the turn when he saw Vehicle 2. There were no injuries reported and only slight damage to the far rear left side of Vehicle 1, and slight damage to the far front left side of Vehicle 2.  Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield while turning left.  Note: When turning left, pay close attention. 

Fulton County/Sandy Springs accident report stated that on  June 20, 2015  officers were dispatched to Mount Vernon Highway & Abernathy Rd to investigate a traffic accident.  Driver 1 stated that he had stopped  his SUV in the lane for the traffic signal and then decided to back his SUV so that he could move over into the adjacent lane, but backed into the front end of Vehicle 2 with the rear end of his SUV.  Vehicle 1 sustained moderate damage to the rear bumper of his vehicle and Vehicle 2 had slight damage to the rear end of his SUV.  No injuries were reported. Driver 2 complained of chest pains, but  declined EMS when they arrived.  Driver 1 was cited for improper backing.  Note:  When backing up you have to pay more attention to all sides, so back slowly & very cautiously. 

Cobb County/Smyrna accident report stated that on June 19, 2015  Vehicle 2 was backing into a parking space at the BOA on South Cobb Drive at the same time that Vehicle 1 pulled right into the parking space in front of Vehicle 2.  They collided with each other.  An eyewitness said that she saw both vehicles parking at exactly the same time and couldn’t tell who was at fault.  Both Driver 1 and Driver 2 claimed that they were each parking first and that the other was at fault.  There were no injuries reported and neither driver was cited, since the accident occurred on private property.  Note: Pay very close attention in the tight spaces of parking lots.