A fatal collision on Hawkins Store Road left one Marietta man dead and another driver injured on the evening of Dec. 12, according to Cobb County Police.
What Happened:
• The crash occurred at approximately 6:57 p.m. near the intersection of Hawkins Store Road and Farmbrook Lane.
• A white 2006 Toyota Tundra was traveling westbound when it veered partially onto the raised curb and sidewalk. Police say the driver overcorrected, crossing into the eastbound lane and striking a white 1997 Ford F-250 head-on.
• The Toyota’s driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has been confirmed, and his family has been notified.
• The driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
More Details: Police say the Toyota came to rest in the eastbound lane after the collision, while its truck bed was in the westbound lane. The Ford remained in the eastbound lane.
B.T. Clark
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