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Hit-and-Run Driver Found in Cobb County After Two Crashes in Ten Minutes

July 11, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

When police track down hit-and-run drivers, most people celebrate this as a victory. However, these negligent drivers are often caught by law enforcement only after causing secondary crashes. As a result, their arrests sometimes come after even more destruction, injuries, and deaths. After a senior citizen lost their life to one of these negligent drivers, a secondary crash occurred in Cobb County as the motorist tried to flee. These types of crashes highlight just how irresponsible many drivers have become in Georgia.

Police Say Woman Was Intoxicated When She Committed a Hit-and-Run

This story begins not in Cobb County but in Atlanta, where a woman reportedly struck a 71-year-old man before fleeing the scene. The defendant then drove 20 miles in just 10 minutes, reaching Cobb County before causing a second collision. If we do the math, a distance of 20 miles in 10 minutes indicates an average speed of 120 miles per hour.

USPS Says 6,000 Workers Were Savagely Mauled by Vicious Dogs in 2024

July 4, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Although dangerous dogs in Cobb County threaten virtually everyone, postal workers are particularly at risk. This was highlighted after the United States Postal Service (USPS) released its dog bite statistics. The numbers paint a grisly picture – one in which thousands of innocent mail carriers are viciously attacked by aggressive dogs each year. These attacks can leave workers disabled, disfigured, or even dead.

USPS Releases Statistics Before National Dog Bite Awareness Month

June of 2025 is Dog Bite Awareness Month, and this campaign is created by the USPS. As part of Dog Bite Awareness Month, the USPS released shocking statistics about dog attacks suffered by its workers. According to them, over 6,000 mail carriers were attacked by aggressive dogs in 2024 alone. As The Independent notes, this is a seven-year high.

Multiple Cars Crash Into Georgia Homes and Buildings

June 30, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Within the space of a single week in June of 2025, multiple cars crashed into homes and buildings in Georgia. This is an alarming trend that has been emerging across the nation, and drivers seem unable to stop crashing into various structures. We see these incidents occurring in grocery store parking lots, strip malls, and residential neighborhoods. This is significant because it means that even if you are inside a building, you are not safe from negligent drivers in Cobb County.

Car Crashes Into Georgia Home

In June of 2025, WSB-TV reported that a driver had crashed into a resident in Duluth. Police say that the collision occurred early one Monday morning, and images show heavy damage to the front of the residence. The crash was powerful enough to send bricks flying across the front yard, and the vehicle in question also experienced heavy damage to its frontal section.

Well-Known Musician Dies in “Horrific” Cobb County Crash

June 27, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

In June of 2025, the music community was rocked by the loss of a major talent, and this individual died in a major Cobb County car accident. The individual in question was a member of the timeless group “Kool & the Gang,” and he died at the age of 71. This incident highlights how dangerous roads can be in Cobb County. Although this particular accident is notable because of the celebrity victim, many other people die each year due to similar collisions.

Cobb County Police Department Reports Fatal Crash on Veterans Memorial Highway

In June of 2025, Cobb County Police reported a fatal crash on Veterans Memorial Highway. Although the authorities did not name any names, it soon became common knowledge that the single deceased victim was a former member of Kool & the Gang called “Chicago Mike” – also known as Michael Sumler.

Street Racers Continue to Endanger Cobb County Residents

June 20, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Georgia lawmakers have expressed concern over the alarming rise of street racing and takeovers across the state. After a major uptick during the pandemic, street racers have continued to plague our streets while endangering average people. These illegal speed contests can injure or kill drivers, passengers, audiences, and innocent bystanders. Two recent street racing crashes in Cobb County highlight how dangerous this phenomenon has become.

Driver Commits Hit-and-Run While Doing Stunts in Parking Lot

While street racing has been around since the invention of automobiles, so-called “street takeovers” represent a relatively new phenomenon. Participants gather at parking lots or intersections before performing various stunts, including donuts, burnouts, and other dangerous maneuvers. Although this might seem less dangerous compared to racing, bystanders continue to suffer serious injuries as a result of street takeovers.

Negligent Drivers Cause Serious Crashes in Cobb County

June 13, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Over the past few days and weeks, negligent drivers have caused mayhem on the streets of Cobb County. Some of these accidents have resulted in serious injuries, while others have led to deaths. To make these incidents even more traumatic for victims and their families, some of the guilty drivers fled the scene without stopping. These Cobb County car accidents highlight just how dangerous it has become to drive in Georgia.

Hit-and-Run on I-285 Results in Serious Injury

In late May of 2025, the Cobb County Courier reported that a serious hit-and-run had occurred on I-285. The crash began when the driver of a Kia changed lanes, striking a GMC in the process. The drive of the GMC veered into the center median barrier, crashing and coming to a halt in the middle of the road. After the collision, the driver of the Kia continued without stopping.

79-Year-Old Savagely Mauled by Three Dogs in Georgia

June 6, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Another major dog attack has occurred in Georgia, and the latest victim is a 79-year-old woman. This incident highlights how dangerous canines have become in the Peach State, and dog owners must be more careful about how they train and restrain their animals. While owners may face criminal consequences for allowing these attacks to occur, victims may also seek compensation through civil courts by filing dog accident lawsuits in Marietta.

Elderly Woman Had “Wounds Like a Shark Attack”

In early May of 2025, the elderly woman was walking down a dirt path in Georgia when three dogs approached. A savage attack ensued, and the senior suffered multiple wounds. Somehow, she was able to walk to a neighbor’s home and seek refuge. The victim’s niece says that she was attacked from behind and that the dogs mauled her in various places across her body. Once the victim reached the safety of her neighbor’s house, she collapsed and waited for first responders to arrive.

Recent Underride Crash Puts Spotlight on Truck Accidents in Georgia

May 30, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Underride crashes are frequently deadly, and safety advocates have spent years trying to figure out how to stop them. These kinds of accidents occur when smaller passenger vehicles impact the rear or sides of semi-trucks. This type of impact causes the trailer to shear off the top section of the smaller vehicle, causing catastrophic injuries to occupants. A recent underride crash highlights just how dangerous these truck crashes in Cobb County can be.

Underride Crash Kills Three in Georgia

In late April of 2025, WGXA News reported three fatalities after what seemed to be an underride crash in Georgia. Police say that the crash occurred at about 10:00 AM on Highway 441, and it involved a Ram pickup truck crashing into the back of a semi-truck. The pickup truck was reportedly traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour when the impact occurred, causing devastating damage to the vehicle.

Georgia Sees Several Fiery Crashes

May 23, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Fiery crashes never fail to generate plenty of attention. The presence of fire makes these accidents much more hazardous, raising the possibility of disfigurement, death, and more. Within the past few weeks, Georgia has seen several high-profile crashes that ended with fiery infernos. What can these accidents teach us about traffic safety? What steps should people take after a Cobb County car crash?

Man Dies in Georgia After His Car “Erupted Into Flames”

In May of 2025, multiple sources reported that a man had lost his life after a fiery crash. Police say that this single-vehicle accident occurred when the man tried to turn into his driveway. For unknown reasons, the man lost control of his vehicle during the maneuver and slipped into a ditch.

How Will Insurance Reform in Georgia Affect Car Accident Lawsuits?

May 16, 2025 | Benjamin S. Persons, IV

Car insurance plays a major role as victims seek compensation for crash-related injuries in Cobb County. Without insurance, it would be challenging for victims to recover enough compensation to cover medical expenses, missed earnings, and emotional distress. As a result, it makes sense to stabilize the insurance industry whenever possible. Recent efforts to accomplish this goal could affect car accident lawsuits in Georgia, and this is something that residents should be aware of.

Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69 Explained

SB 68 and SB 69 were designed to reform Georgia’s insurance industry due to concerns about rising premiums and frivolous lawsuits. But how exactly will these bills reform the insurance landscape?