Two Wrecks Delay Traffic in Clayton County

Two separate car accidents near Atlanta, Georgia, slowed traffic on Thursday morning.  At about 4:30 a.m. near Forest Parkway and Tara Boulevard, a pikcup truck hit a guard rail and the right rear side of a tractor-trailer semi.  After flipping over, both occupants of the pickup truck were ejected and one was killed.  The other was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.  Clayton County Police believe speed and alcohol may be contributing factors. 

At about the same time in South Fulton County, a tanker truck overturned and caught fire on Fulton Industrial Boulevard.  All lanes of Fulton Industrial Boulevard were shut down in both directions as the Department of Transportation worked to clear the fire and large fuel spill.  It is unclear what caused the tanker to overturn, but driver error may be involved.  Fortunately, it appears no other vehicles were involved in that second incident.  If you or a family member has been injured due to the negligence of another, please call our office 24 hours a day at 888-973-2540 (888-WRECK-404) for a free consultation.