Brookhaven police were quickly on the scene Friday morning after a collision in the 4000 block of Peachtree Road near North Druid Hills Road was reported. As detailed in a morning report by FOX 5 Atlanta, the accident occurred around 7 a.m. but the specifics of the crash at the time were not disclosed by the authorities.
An unfortunate turn of the events unfolded when two vehicles were involved in the crash, causing significant damage. A journalist from FOX 5 Atlanta managed to quickly capture video and take photos of the scene demonstrating the damaged cars. At the moment of that report, it was unclear whether any individuals had sustained injuries as a result of the incident.
More details emerged from an article posted by Atlanta News First, which reported that a woman was seriously injured after being struck by one of the vehicles while she stood on the sidewalk. The incident resulted in the pedestrian being rushed to Northside Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Brookhaven Police Department confirmed that the accident caused "one of the vehicles to strike a female pedestrian who was standing on the sidewalk," as detailed by Atlanta News First. With the investigation actively continuing into the cause and circumstances surrounding the crash, updates are expected as more information becomes available. The condition of the injured pedestrian and whether any charges will be filed have not yet been specified by the authorities.
