I-75 Accident, Whitfield County GA: Tractor-Trailer Overturns Near Dalton, SUV Driver Cited
An SUV made an improper lane change and struck a tractor-trailer, which overturned. The SUV driver was cited; the truck driver was not.
Traffic & Accidents
Georgia traffic accidents, accidents, road closures and fatalities as they happen — exact location, every source linked, and how to get the accident report.
Powder Springs Road Accident, Marietta GA: Scooter Rider Hit by 2 Cars, Life-Threatening Injuries
A man on a scooter was struck by a Toyota Camry and then a Honda Civic. Both drivers stayed. Cobb County police are investigating.
I-75 Accident Macon GA: 4 Hurt at Eisenhower Parkway Exit, Driver Fatigue Cited
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office said a fatigued driver was a contributing factor in a four-vehicle collision. All four injuries were non-life-threatening.
Hines Road Accident, Troup County GA: Ked Hall, 55, of LaGrange Killed in Single-Vehicle Wreck
Ked Hall was ejected when the pickup he was driving struck a tree. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating.
Highway 20 Accident, Cartersville GA: Connor Smith, 27, Killed in Motorcycle Collision at Service Road
Connor Smith died at the scene after a Dodge Journey turned into his path. Georgia State Patrol is investigating.
Joe Frank Harris Parkway Accident, Bartow County GA: Ratanza Winters-Gardner, 34, Killed; Driver Charged
Andrea Leigh Stegall, 30, is charged with homicide by vehicle, DUI-drugs and reckless driving. She is presumed innocent.
Highway 41 Accident, Cartersville GA: Brian McLaughlin, 57, Killed Crossing at Grassdale Road
Brian McLaughlin was struck by a Nissan Sentra while crossing outside a crosswalk. No charges are pending.
Bartow County GA Accidents: 3 Dead in 3 Days on Highway 20 and Highway 41, Cartersville and Adairsville
A motorcyclist, a driver and a pedestrian were killed in three separate accidents between Aug. 8 and Aug. 10.
I-20 Accident, Columbia County GA: Salem Carpenter, 14, Struck and Killed at Mile Marker 187
Salem Mitchell Carpenter was struck on I-20 eastbound hours after deputies began searching for him. No charges are pending against the driver.
Barrett Parkway Accident, Cobb County GA: Michael Alvarado, 81, of Marietta Killed by Tanker Truck
Michael Alvarado lost control and crossed the median; a tanker semi struck the driver's side of his pickup.
Hawkinsville Accident, Pulaski County GA: Fred Hitchcock, 75, Killed on Eastman Highway at Lower River Road
A pickup hauling cattle collided with a tractor-trailer carrying feed corn near Hawkinsville.
Highway 27 Accident, Dooly County GA: 1 Killed in Head-On Collision After Deer Strike Near Vienna
Georgia State Patrol is investigating a head-on accident that followed a deer strike.
I-85 Jackson County Accident at Mile Marker 136: 1 Dead, Truck Driver Charged Near Jefferson GA
A Penske rental truck rear-ended a Toyota Corolla near Jefferson, closing all northbound lanes for just over three hours.
Old River Road Accident, Statesboro GA: Woman Killed, 2 Juveniles Ejected in Bulloch County Rollover
Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident on Old River Road in Bulloch County.