Carrollton drivers are facing significant disruptions after a police officer was struck by a vehicle, leading to the complete closure of Highway 27 North at Ingles. The incident has prompted a major emergency response, and motorists are being advised to find alternative routes.
🚦 What’s Unfolding: The Carrollton Police Department reported that one of their officers was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic near the Ingles. Consequently, all northbound lanes of Highway 27 at that location were shut down.
The injured officer was airlifted to an Atlanta-area hospital. The department later shared that, “Our officer is in serious, but stable condition,” and added, “Thank you for all of your prayers. We appreciate all of you.”
🗺️ Navigating the Area: Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area completely to allow emergency crews to work efficiently and to prevent further traffic congestion.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
