Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Campbellton Road fatal crash victim identification
2. Georgia State Patrol fatal crash victim identification
The Georgia State Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal crash on Campbellton Road in Atlanta as 43-year-old Tamara Taylor. The incident began when GSP was assisting the Atlanta Police Department in stopping a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck involved in a previous pursuit. The driver of the truck fled from authorities, leading to a pursuit that ended in a tragic collision with a Dodge Challenger. Taylor, the driver of the Challenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. Charges are pending for the driver of the truck. Stay updated with the latest news by downloading the free WSB-TV News app and signing up for the WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter.
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Identity of Crash Victim Released by Georgia State Patrol
The Georgia State Patrol has revealed the identity of the victim involved in a fatal accident on Campbellton Road in Atlanta. The incident unfolded as GSP officers were assisting the Atlanta Police Department on Friday afternoon, responding to a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck that APD was attempting to stop.
Reports indicate that the truck had been part of an APD pursuit just a few days prior to the tragic event. A GSP trooper attempted to pull over the truck on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, at the intersection with Fairburn Road, but the driver of the truck chose to flee, sparking a pursuit.
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The chase continued as the truck made its way onto the interstate, driving recklessly before exiting onto GA-166 for Campbellton Road. As the pursuit intensified, the truck ran a red light, colliding with a Dodge Challenger and causing it to crash into a utility pole.
Victim Identified as Tamara Taylor
Tragically, the driver of the Dodge Challenger, identified as 43-year-old Tamara Taylor from Atlanta, lost her life in the collision. GSP officials confirmed that she was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Meanwhile, the driver of the truck being pursued has not been publicly named as of yet, with charges pending in connection to the incident.
Further Investigations Underway
The authorities are currently conducting thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash on Campbellton Road. The collaboration between the Georgia State Patrol and the Atlanta Police Department aims to shed light on the events leading up to the tragic collision and to determine the accountability of those involved.
As the community mourns the loss of Tamara Taylor and awaits updates on the ongoing investigation, it serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving practices. The impact of such incidents reverberates far beyond the individuals directly involved, affecting families, friends, and the wider community.