Fatal Crash in Cobb County: What We Know

July 17, 2024
1 min read
๐Ÿš“ The Details: Cobb Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at 3:31 p.m.. Preliminary reports indicate a white GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Hicks Road when it crossed the center line, colliding with a black GMC Yukon XL traveling northbound.

An afternoon accident on Hicks Road at the intersection with Fisher Drive resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries Tuesday afternoon.

๐Ÿš“ The Details: Cobb Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at 3:31 p.m.. Preliminary reports indicate a white GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Hicks Road when it crossed the center line, colliding with a black GMC Yukon XL traveling northbound.

The impact caused the Yukon to flip onto its side, resting on the shoulder. The Sierra then collided with a silver Ford Escape, pushing it into a guardrail over a creek, before finally hitting a grey Hyundai Sonata.

๐Ÿ›‘ By The Numbers:

  • Time of incident: 3:31 p.m., July 16
  • Vehicles involved: 4
  • Injuries:
  • Driver of GMC Sierra: visible injuries, taken to Cobb Hospital
  • Driver of GMC Yukon: no injuries
  • Driver of Ford Escape: fatal injuries, pronounced dead at the scene
  • Driver of Hyundai Sonata: visible injuries, taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital

๐Ÿ‘ฅ What You Can Do: Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Cobb Police at 770-499-3987.

๐Ÿ”œ Whatโ€™s Next?: The collision remains under investigation, and charges are expected to be filed. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

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๐Ÿš“ The Details: Cobb Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at 3:31 p.m.. Preliminary reports indicate a white GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Hicks Road when it crossed the center line, colliding with a black GMC Yukon XL traveling northbound.
Thom Chandler

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