Stephen Hasner | | June 24, 2024
DeKalb County, GA – On Monday, June 24, a single-vehicle collision resulted in one driver being rushed to the hospital with minor injuries. The accident occurred in Avondale Estates when the motorist lost control of their vehicle and collided with a tree on 65 Clarendon Ave.
Local city officials reported that the individual was transported to a medical facility in stable condition. Emergency Medical Services on scene indicated that the accident might have been triggered by a medical episode experienced by the driver. The car ended up overturned in a yard with the impacted tree downed as a result.
The circumstances that lead to the driver losing control of the vehicle are still under investigation, but early assessments suggest that no other vehicles were involved in the mishap. As law enforcement officials and emergency response teams handled the scene, residents were advised to avoid the affected area for a time.
Residents in the vicinity reported the sight of the overturned car and expressed concern over the frequency of such accidents within the area. Efforts by municipal authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of drivers through improved road conditions and awareness campaigns are ongoing.
In related traffic news, the aftermath of an earlier reported incident has seen a suspect in a shooting surrender to the Atlanta Police following an intensive four-hour manhunt in the vicinity of East Lake and Kirkwood.
Source: Decaturish.com