Following to Closely
DeKalb County accident report stated that on April 19, 2021 Vehicle 2 was traveling NB in lane 1 on I-285 near Memorial Drive. Vehicle 1 was traveling directly behind Vehicle 2. Driver 2 stated that the traffic was very heavy and as she was slowing down her vehicle was struck from behind by Vehicle 1. Driver 1 confirmed that she did hit Vehicle 2. No injuries were reported. Driver 1 was cited for Following Too Closely and was unable to move her vehicle. It was moved to the shoulder. Vehicle 2 was operable. Note: While driving in heavy, stop and go traffic, use extra caution
Always Yield When Changing Lanes
College Park accident report stated that on April 19, 2021 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.
Strike The Rear, Your At Fault..
Fulton County accident report stated that on April 18, 2021 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 faul
Slowly Does It
Clayton County accident report stated that on March 13, 2021 Driver 1 was driving North on Boulevard NE and was about to make a right turn onto Ponce DeLeon Ave, when he pulled out too far and saw a car approaching from the East. He stated that he backed his vehicle up and struck the car behind him, which was vehicle 2. Driver 2 confirmed this statement saying that as he was driving North on Boulevard that Vehicle 1, which was in front of him, just backed up and struck his vehicle. No injuries were reported. Vehicle 1 had no damage, and Vehicle 2 had a slight crack in the front hood. Driver 1 was cited with Improper Backing. Note: Never back up with cars behind you
Never Follow Too Closely
Riverdale Ga accident report stated that on October 4, 2020 Driver 1 advised that she was on I-75SB and had exited onto the Mt. Zion Blvd East ramp. She came to the top of the ramp at the intersection of Mt. Zion Blvd was behind Vehicle 2 and began to turn right, but Vehicle 2 stopped. Driver 1 advised that due to thinking Vehicle 2 had continued, she attempted to proceed forward and collided with the rear of Vehicle 2. Driver 2 advised that she was on I-75/SB and had exited onto Mt. Zion Blvd East ramp. She came to a stop at the top of the ramp, and rear-ended by Vehicle 1. Driver 1 had complaints of chest pain. Driver 2 complained of neck and shoulder pain. Both drivers declined transport to the hospital. Driver 1 was cited for following too closely.
Changing Lanes… Must Yield
College Park accident report stated that on October 3, 2020 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.
Keep Your Distance
Clayton County accident report stated that on October 3, 2020 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 in f
Pay Close Attention
Clayton County accident report stated that on October 2, 2020 Vehicle 2 was parked at the loading dock of 1775 Maynard H Jackson Service Road. Vehicle 1 was also in the loading dock area next to Vehicle 2. Driver 2 essentially stated that he had just sat down in his vehicle and had not yet closed the driver’s door, when Vehicle 1 pulled forward and hit vehicle 2’s door causing damage. Driver 1 stated that he observed Driver 2 get into Vehicle 2 and thought that the door to Vehicle 2 had closed, and therefore pulled forward and hit the door of Vehicle 2. Note: Pay close attention to parked cars, starting up, in proximity to your vehicle.
Must Yield
DeKalb County accident report stated that on August 7, 2020 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 Conditons
Clayton County accident report states that on July 8, 2020 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,
Improper Lane Change
College Park accident report stated that on July 7, 2020 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 July 6, 2020 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
Always Yield, to Oncoming Traffic
Clayton County accident report states that on July 4th, 2020 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, always
Always Yield at Major Intersection
DeKalb County accident report stated that on June 7, 2020 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
Paying Attention Pays
Cobb County accident report stated that on June 6, 2020 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