Bicyclist hit by car on North Marietta Parkway hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

Marietta police carMarietta Police Car (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a crash that occurred on North Marietta Parkway, near its intersection with I-75.


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[It is the policy of the Cobb County Courier to redact the names of people involved in an incident under investigation unless it results in a guilty verdict or guilty plea, or unless there is a clear need for the public to know their identities (e.g. a public official)]

The public information release describes the incident as follows:

The initial on-scene investigation revealed that a 2010 Nissan Maxima, operated by 25 year old [name redacted] of Marietta, GA was traveling East on North Marietta parkway when his vehicle struck a bicyclist near the intersection. The bicyclist, who will remain unnamed at this time, was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital with life threatening injuries sustained from the crash.

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The Marietta Police Department’s STEP Unit is still currently investigating the collision.  Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Jon Johnson at 770-794-5384.

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