A three‑vehicle crash on Paces Ferry Road near the I‑285 northbound exit left a driver with serious injuries, police said. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon and is still being investigated by the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit.
🚗 What It Means For You: If you travel this ramp, expect possible delays and watch for police activity while investigators work.
🔍 What’s Happening: The STEP Unit reports that a gray 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer turned left onto the ramp and crossed into the path of a black Ram 3500 coming east. The Ram hit the Trailblazer’s right side, pushing it into a stopped white 2016 Acura RDX on the off‑ramp.
- Miguel Guillen, 46, of Marietta, was taken to WellStar Cobb Hospital with serious injuries.
- Jose Guillen, 41, also of Marietta, and Amanda Miller, 43, of Atlanta, were taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital with injuries that are not life‑threatening.
- The driver of the Ram, Christophe Lascoutounas, 46, of Smyrna, was not hurt.
📌 Between the Lines: The police report does not say what caused the Trailblazer to turn left at that spot. It also does not indicate whether speed, distraction, or a mechanical problem played a role. The investigation is still open, and the department asks anyone with more information to call the STEP Unit at 770‑499‑3987.
🌐 The Big Picture: Crashes on busy highway ramps are common in the Atlanta metro area, especially during rush hour. This incident adds to a pattern that local officials watch closely. Improving signage, lighting, and driver awareness can help reduce similar accidents. While the police have not released any safety recommendations yet, residents can stay safer by staying alert, obeying speed limits, and avoiding sudden lane changes on ramps.
📋 The Sources: Cobb County Police Department.
