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! 

Clayton County accident report stated that on March 24, 2015 two vehicles were sitting in the middle center lane across from the BP gas station on W. Fayetteville Road, as the officer approached.  Based on the testimony given at the crash site it was easy to determine that Driver 1 was at fault.  Driver 2 stated that he was making a left turn onto Walker Creek Road when Vehicle 1 just smashed into the rear of his vehicle.  Driver 1 had looked down a moment and when she looked back up, could not stop in time to avoid  the collision.  She complained of much pain in her leg, but refused to be transported to the hospital.  Damage was done to both of the vehicles.  Driver 1 was cited for following  too closely.  Note: If you are only 1/2 car length behind someone, newsflash: You Do Not have time to stop w/o colliding! 

Cobb County accident report stated that on March 24, 2015 Vehicle 1 pulled out of the Olive Garden’s parking lot on Cobb Parkway facing West and pulling onto NB Cobb Parkway. The 2nd vehicle, Vehicle 2, was already traveling North on Cobb Parkway in the outside straight lane.  Driver 1 stated that as he exited the parking lot to turn right onto Cobb Pkwy, he looked and did not see any vehicles approaching, however as he pulled out and into the right turn lane, struck the front of Vehicle 2.  Driver 2 had been driving in the straight lane on Windy Hill Road, when he saw the other car pulling out.  He attempted to maneuver his vehicle into the inside lane but the driver’s side front bumper had already struck the front passenger side quarter panel of his vehicle.  No injuries were reported and Driver 1 was issued a citation for failure to yield when entering/crossing a roadway.  Note:  Yielding is Must to Traffic IN the road!  

Fulton County accident report stated that on March 23, 2015 the driver of Vehicle 1 pulled out of the SteinMart  off of Mt. Vernon and Abernathy  into the outside straight lane.  She was about to pull into the GA 400S ramp when Vehicle 2 attempted to overtake Vehicle 2, passing V2, in the same lane.  Before Driver 1 could swerve out of the way, Vehicle 2 collided with Vehicle 1. Extensive damage was done to the Vehicle 1 on the passenger’s side, and the front left quarter panel on Vehicle 2.  Both vehicles were able to drive away and only minor discomfort was reported.  Driver 2 was cited for failure to yield the right of way, and failure to maintain lane.  Note:  When approaching  a turn lane or on ramp, always yield the right of way. 

Cobb County accident report stated that on March 22, 2015 two vehicles were in the left straight lane of South Cobb Drive NB and Vehicle 2 stopped abruptly, due to dropping and reaching for her phone.  The driver of Vehicle 1 tried to stop just as abruptly, without striking the car ahead, but could not.  Driver 2  was observed talking on the phone just before she dropped it. Driver 1 received the citation for following too closely, and Driver 2 received a warning for being distracted while driving.  Driver 1 and Passenger 1 refused to be transported to the hospital, but both complained of neck and back pain and said they would seek medical attention on their own.  Note:  Don’t fumble with objects while driving.            

Union City accident report stated that on March 22, 2015 Vehicle 1 was stuck on the train track near the Mallory Road intersection.    Driver 2 went over to see if he could assist him, as the train was approaching the vehicle.  Driver 2 was able to help Driver 1 out of the car, just before the train struck the vehicle.  The train was traveling NB, and it was later determined that Vehicle 1 was driving along the track NB, also. Driver 1 was pulled out just before the collision, but was unresponsive and slouched down on the ground at the side of the track.  Driver was  cited for driving on the train track, after being rushed to S. Fulton Hospital unconscious.  Note: Thank You Hero.  You saved a Life!  

Clayton County accident  report stated that on March 21, 2015 that Drivers 1,2 &3 were all initially stopped at the traffic light facing South on Old National Highway at the North 85 on ramp.  As the traffic light  turned green, the first vehicle began moving and started the collide with Vehicle 2, which then pushed Vehicle 2 into the 3rd vehicle.  No injuries were reported and Driver 1 was cited for following too closely and for No Proof of Insurance.  Driver 3 was also cited for not having his driver‘s license on him.  Note:  Have the proper papers in the vehicle when driving. It’s your responsibility. 

Cobb County accident report stated that on March 21, 2015 two drivers were traveling WB on the East West Connector near the WalMart at Austell Road.  Driver 1 was in the left turning lane and attempted to cross 2 lanes and ended up in the center lane.  At the same time Driver 2 attempted to do the same in reverse.  They met in the middle. Both drivers  thought the other driver was at fault, but an eyewitness said that Driver 1 moved over first.  Neither driver had turn signals on.  Both drivers were cited for not maintaining their lanes. Note: Always, always check traffic in other lanes before attempting to switch lanes. 

Clayton County accident report stated that on March 20, 2015 Driver 1  left her office building  off of Tara Blvd and Old Dixie, very tired having worked well into the night.  She backed pulled out of her parking space and her vehicle would not stop and therefore struck the corner of the building and rolled into the trees.  There was extensive damage to her car, but no serious injuries.  There was an eyewitness who saw the accident and verified the entire story.  But since the accident took place on private property, there was no citation given.  Note:  When you are tired, stop and relax before driving.  And when there’s a building in your way, please give it the right of way!  

Cobb County accident report stated that on March 3, 2015 Vehicle 1 was traveling WB on Spring Road at the intersection of Carolyn Drive. Vehicle 2 was traveling on Carolyn Drive turning left onto EB Spring 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.

Cobb County accident report stated that on March 7, 2015 Driver 2 says she was driving WB on the E/W Connector in the number two straight lane approaching Austell Road from the E/W Connector and that Vehicle 1 stopped in the intersection.  She said she tried to stop but was unable to and collided with Vehicle 1.   Driver 1 stated that he began to turn from the E/W Connector onto Austell after a truck had passed through the intersection.  Driver 1 proceeded through the intersection but realized he could not make it through without colliding with Vehicle 2.  Driver 2 thought Driver 1 would have to stop, but realized he was wrong.    The eyewitness, who was traveling WB on EW Connector directly behind Vehicle 2,  stated that Driver 1 started to turn left in front of Vehicle 2, then suddenly stopped in the intersection and that Driver 2 tried to avoid colliding with Vehicle 1, but couldn’t stop in time.  No injuries were reported.  Driver 1 was cited for failure to yield turning left.  Note: The left turning vehicle always yields to the traffic with the right of way. 

Cobb County accident report stated that on March 7, 2015 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.  Therefore Driver 1 was cited for failure to maintain his lane.  Note:  Expertise Pays Off.