COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 26-year-old Cartersville man was killed early Saturday morning after his vehicle drifted out of his lane and collided with a parked tractor-trailer along I-75 in Cobb County, according to police.
What we know:
The crash happened on I-75 North at I-575 North around 3:23 a.m.
Cobb County police said that Casey Price, 26, of Cartersville, was driving a gray SUV, traveling northbound in the right lane of I-75.
A red tractor-trailer was parked in the paved median, separating I-75 North and I-575 North travel lanes.
Police said that Price left his lane, entered the median and hit the right back side of the tractor-trailer.
Price died at the scene.
The tractor-trailer driver was not injured in the crash, authorities said.
The Cobb County Police Department's traffic unit will investigate the crash.
What we don't know:
It's unclear why Price left his lane of travel and entered the median area.
Police have not stated whether speed, impairment, or mechanical failure played a role in the crash.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Cobb County Police Department at (770) 499-3987.
The Source: The information in this story came from a news release from the Cobb County Police Department.