SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A driver died in a head-on, fiery crash in Chattahoochee Hills early Friday morning.
On Channel 2 Action News This Morning, investigators told Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach that two SUVs collided around 2:30 a.m. on South Fulton Parkway/Ga. State Route 70 near Rico Road. Fire Chief Greg Brett said the crash happened near a curve.
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Georgia State Patrol said a Toyota driver in the westbound lane did an “improper passing” move. The driver lost control and crossed over into the eastbound lane, hitting the Honda CR-V head-on.
The Toyota RAV4 then caught on fire, killing the driver. The Honda CR-V, flipped on its side.
The Honda driver had to be pulled out and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Grady Memorial Hospital says the man is out of surgery with a good prognosis, but extensive surgery is in that patient’s future for significant trauma.
The road opened around 6:15 a.m.
“The extrication skills, perseverance and emergency medical care rendered by our Chattahoochee Hills Fire crew, the Palmetto Fire crew and Grady medics on scene has given this man a second chance at life,” said Chief Greg Brett of Chattahoochee Hills Fire Rescue. “I am grateful for the dedication of all these first responders and law enforcement officers who worked together quickly during the ‘golden hour’ for critical care of this man. Our heartfelt condolences go to the family of the deceased.”
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