Cobb County/Marietta accident report stated that on June 17, 2015  Vehicle 1 was parked at the  Shell gas pump when a white BMW SUV backed into him.  Driver 1 told Driver 2 that she hit him.  And Driver 2 could only respond with, really?  She was drunk and he could even smell the alcohol on her breathe.  After telling her this, she got back in her car and then proceeded out of the parking lot, hitting another car in the process, and then left the scene before the police arrived.  An eyewitness wrote the license number down and the police were able to track down the BMW. When they got to her address, her vehicle did in fact have fresh damage right front bumper, the right door and the rear bumper, where she struck the two vehicles.  No injuries were reported. Driver 2 was arrested and cited for DUI, leaving the scene of the incident, improper backing.  Note: If you drink, don’t drive, and designate a sober driver.

Cobb County/Smyrna accident report stated that on June 15, 2015 Vehicle 2 traveled N on Cobb Parkway towards Windy Hill Road. Vehicle 1 was sitting in the exit of 2335 Cobb Pkwy to head South, and was struck by Vehicle 2.  The driver of the 1st vehicle admitted that he had been drinking before driving, which caused him to be very sleepy.  Driver 1 was arrested and cited for failure to yield entering the roadway, and for a DUI.   

Note: If you must drink, designate a driver. 

Cobb County/Smyrna accident report stated that on June 14, 2015 a Vehicle 2 was facing WB on Concord Road in the outside lane waiting straight into the side of the 2nd Vehicle, so the eyewitness stated.  Driver 1 said that she saw her light turn green.  Vehicle 1 was facing EB on the same street and when the light changed and Vehicle1 made her turn, but when asked if she saw a green arrow or light, she could not remember which.  Driver 2 stated that she got the green light 1st.  The driver’s side front end was damaged on Vehicle 2, as was the side door of Vehicle 2 . No one was injured.  Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield.  Note: The turning vehicle must always yield. 

Cobb County/Smyrna accident report stated that on June 14, 2015 Driver 1 travelled SB on South Cobb Drive and attempted to make a left hand turn into the Subway Sandwich Shop parking lot when Vehicle 2, which was traveling NB on the same street, turned right into his lane and his car. Driver 2 stated that he did not see Vehicle 1 until it he was already into his turn, too late to avoid the collision.  The front of both vehicles were moderately damaged.  Neither party complained of any injuries. Both parties declined medical treatment. Vehicle 2 was cited for failure to obey the traffic control. Note: Traffic signals must be obeyed, or accidents will occur

Clayton County/College Park accident report stated that on June 13, 2015 an officer was dispatched to 3449 Highway 138 regarding a hit and run collision.  Driver 2 stated that his vehicle was parked when several people at the   the Chic-Fil-A observed Vehicle 1 pull out of its parking space and back into Vehicle 2.  There was moderate damage sustained to Vehicle 2. No one got the license plate number, thinking that when he stopped to check for damage, and began writing a note, leaving it on the windshield of Vehicle 2, that he was leaving all of his pertinent information.  But he did not.  Note:  Respect the distance between your car and the others when parking in tight spaces/parking lots. 

Clayton County/ Rex Ga accident report stated that on June 13, 2015 Driver 1 said he was making a left turn onto Rex Road when he dropped his cell phone and lost control of his vehicle and struck a No Turn Around Sign and knocked it down.  Vehicle 1 sustained slight damage, and Driver 1 was not injured.  The Transportation & Development Department was notified about the sign.  Driver 1 was given a warning citation, as it could not be proved he was texting while driving.  Note: Cell phones distract even while talking.  Definitely don’t text while driving. 

Clayton County/ Rex Ga accident report stated that on  June 12, 2015 Driver 1 was traveling South on I-675 at SR 42 when her front left tire ran over a large pothole.  She lost control for a minute or two and swerved back and forth over the yellow left line, which caused the lost of control of the vehicle, which caused the car to strike a steel pole on the shoulder. The officer called to the scene observed extensive damage to the vehicle’s front end. He also observed the very large pothole on the pavement near the yellow line right in front of the pole that was struck by the vehicle.  No citation was issued even though city property was damaged, due to the cause of the accident, the city’s pothole.  Note:  Observing defensive driving rules of the road means observe everything, cars, speed, distance and the road. 

Fulton County/Union City accident report stated that on June 11, 2015 Driver 1 attempted to make a left turn onto SR 138 after exiting the old Shannon Mall drive-thru.  Driver 2 stated that while he was traveling in the central turn lane, and before turning left into 4523- SR 138, that Vehicle 1 crossed the roadway in front of him, causing the front end collision with Vehicle 1.  The officer called  in observed moderate damage to the front of Vehicle 2 and extensive damage to the driver’s side of Vehicle 1.  No injuries were reported and Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield while turning left.   Note: Left turning vehicles must always yield!

Fulton County/ College Park accident report stated that on June 10, 2015  Vehicle 1 was observed at the NB I-85 ramp with major damage to left rear, and Vehicle 2 had medium damage to the right front.  Driver 1 said he didn’t see Vehicle 2, but the car had swerved and switched back and forth twice and finally changed lanes, causing Vehicle 1 to strike Vehicle 2 with the left rear of Vehicle 1.  Driver 2 confirmed the rear-ending, but claims he did not switch lanes back and forth. No injuries were reported by either driver. Driver 1 was cited for failure to maintain lane.  Note: Stay in your own lane. 

Clayton County/Stockbridge accident report stated that on May 12, 2015, Driver 2 said he was making a left turn from the center lane when Vehicle 1 passed her driving on the wrong side of the road and struck her left front quarter panel, and continued driving and left the scene heading North on Davidson Parkway towards Kinghts Inn.  During the investigation, the driver of Vehicle 1 positively identified Vehicle 1 as the vehicle in the collision.  Driver 2 also left the scene to report to work at the bank on the corner by 9 am.  She returned to the scene, but everyone else had left.  Driver 1 also returned to the scene but again, all had left when he returned.  The officer was able to track down Vehicle 1 and cited Driver 1 for leaving the scene of the collision.  No injuries reported. Note: Always get license plate nos First!  

Cobb County/Smyrna accident report stated that on May 12, 2015 the driver of the 1st vehicle came out of the Applebee’s Parking Lot on Spring Rd, heading NB.  The 2nd vehicle came out of the Nalley Lexus Dealership Parking Lot at the same time, heading SB and they both met in the middle and collided in the turn lane.  Driver 1 initially stopped in the Applebee’s lot but then left the scene of the crime.  Her temporary tag was only partially seen by the witness.  No injuries were reported and no citations were given as no guilt could be ascertained.  Note:  When driving in or leaving parking lots into the middle turn lane, extra attention must be observed in all 4 directions.    

Clayton County/Riverdale accident report stated that on May 11, 2015 that the officer at the scene responded to a 3 car accident at SR 138 and Kendrick Road and first noticed that the drivers had been drinking.  The investigation revealed that  Driver 1 was drunk and not paying attention and ran into the back of Vehicle 2, who in turn sideswiped Vehicle 3.  All vehicles received slight damage.  No major injuries were reported.  Driver 1 was charged with 3 separate charges: DUI, failure to maintain his lane, and for following too closely.  Note:  Sober up before you drive. People’s lives are at stake! 

Cobb County/Smyrna accident report stated that on May 11, 2015 Vehicle 1 was attempting to park her car facing the NB in front of the World Market.  The driver struck the South West side of the building with her front end. The collision was so powerful that when questioned Driver 1 had NO recall as to what happened, remembered nothing and was not injured!  Her passenger, however, complained of chest pains while on the scene, but declined medical treatment.  The driver’s vehicle was towed from the scene of the accident.  No one was cited, as the accident happened on personal property.   

Note:  Drive defensively.

Fulton County/Union City accident report stated that on May 10, 2015 the driver in Vehicle 1 said he was traveling WB on SR14-A, in the left turn lane,  and had the green arrow, so he proceeded to turn onto Stonewall Tell Rd.  This driver told the officer called to the scene that Vehicle 2 was traveling EB on SR -14-A and struck Vehicle 1. The 2nd driver stated that she was traveling EB in the 2nd lane of SR-14-A and advised that the stoplight at the intersection at Stonewall Tell and that the traffic light was green as she approached it and that she proceeded through the intersection. No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield while turning left.  Driver 2 was cited for failure to obey traffic control device.  Note: Wait a second or two when your light changes. Many do not obey the law! 

Fulton County/Union City accident report stated that on May 10, 2015 the first driver was waiting for the traffic light to change at the intersection of SR138 and Jonesboro Rd.  He said the light turned green and he crossed over the  number two lane, and made a right turn on Jonesboro Rd when a car driving WB on Jonesboro struck his vehicle before he could clear the intersection.  The 2nd driver stated that he was indeed driving WB on SR 138 and that when he was approx 1000 feet from the intersection his light turned green.  He saw one car run the red light and Vehicle 2 attempted to make a right turn, on the red light.  Driver stated that he could not slow down his tractor trailer enough before striking Vehicle 1.  No injuries were reported.  Both drivers refused medical condition. Note: Look before you Leap!