A wrong-way driver in Georgia killed two more drivers after counterflowing a four-lane highway. Authorities said that the incident happened near Roopville, south of Carrollton.
Georgia State Patrol troopers confirmed that the counterflowing driver also died as well. Here are other details shared by law enforcement officials about the latest car crash in Georgia.
Georgia: Wrong-Way Driver Kills Two Other Drivers on Four-Lane Highway
According to Fox News' latest report, the driver was traveling the wrong way on a four-lane highway. He was zooming north in the highway's southbound lanes on Monday, Oct. 9.
Authorities said that the reckless driver was riding a Lincoln Town Car. Because of his dangerous driving, he eventually hit a Mazda Miata. After that, he crashed into a Chevrolet Cruze; both of the victims were traveling south.
Georgia state troopers said that the Chevrolet and Lincoln cars both caught fire. All three drivers died before responders could take them to the nearest hospitals.
Police officers said that the three cars were not carrying any passengers. As of writing, the identities of the reckless driver and his victims haven't been disclosed yet.
However, Carroll County police could release more information about them once they complete their ongoing investigation.
Because of the wrong-way driving incident, authorities had to close the highway while clearing the scene of the deadly car crash to avoid further accidents.
Why Some Drivers Counterflow?
Parker & Parker law firm explained that there are numerous reasons why some drivers end up counterflowing one-way roads and even wide highways.
Of course, being under the influence of alcohol or drugs is among the major reasons. The National Traffic Safety Board said that around 50% of wrong-way accidents in the U.S. are caused by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
NTSB warned car owners that even drinking only a small amount of alcohol can affect their driving awareness, which can lead to serious or life-threatening road accidents.
Another reason why some drivers counterflow is because they are distracted. If they are using their smartphones to text, browse, or call other individuals, then their road attention is likely divided.
Aside from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and getting distracted, overconfidence is also to blame for wrong-way accidents.
Other reasons include mistakes of officials and road builders. These include insufficient road lights, poor road design, and inadequate signage.
