Part of a large tree fell onto a city truck and caused a chain reaction crash in Lawrenceville on Monday. Two men were seriously injured in the accident, which took place on Stone Mountain Street.
The impact of tree branch on the truck's cab knocked the driver unconscious. The city truck continued to move into the intersection, where it struck two other vehicles that had just been involved in a fender bender, according to Capt. Jeff Smith of the Lawrenceville Police Department.
William Sheridan said that he witnessed the accident and kept the city worker awake while they waited for emergency crews to respond.
The injured men were taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:48:59 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
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A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
