Stephen Hasner | | June 3, 2024
In Atlanta, a catastrophic car collision occurred on Interstate 75 near the exit to Moores Mill Road early Sunday morning. The driver of a Toyota Corolla, a 24-year-old male, lost his life after the vehicle veered off the road at high speed and collided with a tree. A 33-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital for immediate treatment.
Authorities were dispatched to the crash site around 6:30 a.m., where they discovered the heavy impact had trapped the driver within the car, necessitating extraction. Once freed, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victims is being withheld until relatives can be notified. The city’s traffic was impacted for several hours as the accident investigation unit assessed the scene for evidence and causes of the incident.
Police reports suggest that the vehicle was traveling at a significant speed and lost control while taking the off-ramp to Moores Mill Road. The investigation continues as officials seek to confirm the initial assessments and determine the specific factors that led to the tragic event. The section of the Interstate where the accident took place was temporarily closed while investigators worked, causing delays for other motorists.
This unfortunate event serves as a somber reminder of the dangers of high-speed driving and the importance of exercising caution on the roads, particularly on exits and bends that can be challenging to navigate.
Source: Hoodline