A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being hit by two vehicles late Monday night in Marietta.
What We Know: The crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. on June 2 in front of 692 Powder Springs Street. According to the Marietta Police Department, a man man was crossing in the crosswalk but not following the traffic signal, according to investigators. A southbound 2020 Mercedes-Benz hit him first. A 2015 Nissan, also traveling south, then struck him again.
Both drivers stayed at the scene and are cooperating with police.
The Cobb County Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center provided video footage of the collision. Investigators say charges against the drivers are not expected.
What We Don’t Know: The man’s name and age have not been released. Authorities also haven’t shared an update on his condition since he was taken to the hospital. It’s unclear whether he was homeless, a nearby resident, or otherwise connected to the area.
Take Action: Anyone who saw what happened or has information that could help is urged to call Marietta Police Traffic Investigator D. Lester at 770-794-5266.
How to Read and Understand the News
Truth doesn’t bend because we dislike it.
Facts don’t vanish when they make us uncomfortable.
Events happen whether we accept them or not.
Good reporting challenges us. The press isn’t choosing sides — it’s relaying what official, verified sources say. Blaming reporters for bad news is like blaming a thermometer for a fever.
Americans have a history of misunderstanding simple things. In the 1980s, A&W rolled out a 1/3-pound burger to compete with McDonald’s Quarter Pounder. It failed because too many people thought 1/3 was smaller than 1/4. If we can botch basic math, we can certainly misread the news.
Before dismissing a story, ask yourself:
- What evidence backs this?
- Am I reacting to facts or feelings?
- What would change my mind?
- Am I just shooting the messenger?
And one more: Am I assuming bias just because I don’t like the story?
Smart news consumers seek truth, not comfort.
