Fulton County accident report stated that on July 2, 2015 an accident took place at the merge lane of Cleveland Avenue and I-75.  Both drivers were traveling North on 75 in lane #2.  Both were attempting to merge into lane #1, so as to merge off onto Cleveland Avenue.  All parties concerned agreed that Driver 1 was already in the merge lane to I-75 when Driver 2, who was obviously going too fast to slowly merge into Lane 1.  Upon swerving to make the exit, Driver 2 struck Vehicle 1 on the driver’s side. Neither driver, nor the passengers were injured and both were able to move their cars without incident. Driver 2 was charged with improper lane change.  Note: Merge safely. 

Clayton County accident report stated that on July 1, 2015, an officer reported that he made contact with Driver 2 who had been driving North on Mt Zion Blvd.  He told the officer he was stopped at the traffic light at the intersection of Mt Zion Blvd & Mt Zion Pkwy, and that the light  turned green.  Driver 2  told the officer that he proceeded forward and observed that Driver 1 was attempting to make a left turn in front of him, but was unable to stop.  That caused Driver 2 to strike Driver 1’s vehicle.  The officer learned that Driver 1 attempted to make left turn onto Mt Zion Pkwy when her turn2.  There were moderated damages to both vehicles, and Driver 1 was  

cited for failure to yield while turning left, and also for seat-belt violation.  Note: In observing the rules of the road, remember that the vehicle in the roadway always has the right of way, and that oncoming vehicles must yield the right of way.  So do it to avoid accidents. 

Cobb County accident report stated that an officer arrived on the scene of an accident, which took place on July 1, 2015 spoke to Driver 1, who was driving on I-75N.  Driver 1 recalled that he observed Driver 2 in a stalled car in the middle of his lane on the expressway.  Although he tried to avoid hitting the stalled car, he could not, and struck Vehicle 2 on the left rear bumper and rear side panel.  After speaking with Driver 2, the officer discovered that Driver 2 had allowed his vehicle to run out of gas and therefore stalled  in the middle of I-285.  Neither driver received any serious injuries, and the fault of the accident, was given to Driver 2 for stalling in the expressway and causing the accident.  Note: Don’t  ever get on the expressway with the gas gauge close to E!  You may not get to your destination or to a gas station in time, and a stalled car can cause accidents. Always check gauges before driving! 

Cobb County accident report stated that on July 1, 2015  Driver 1 said she fell asleep while driving on SR 280 S, loss control and rolled her vehicle over twice, landing upside down in a ditch along the side of the road. Driver 1 stated that she had worked a double shift and simply drifted off. She sustained minor injuries, but her car was totaled. No citation was given. Note: When sleepy, pull over & rest!

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