Woman dies in three vehicle crash in Cumming Georgia

A 60-year-old woman died Monday morning, Sept. 9 after being involved a fiery three car accident on Ga. 400 southbound near Pilgrim Mill Road in Forsyth County.Maria Martinez of Cumming was pronounced dead at Northside Hospital Forsyth about 12:15 p.m. Martinez was transported to the hospital following the collision, according to Forsyth County Sheriff Deputy Michael Nelson, traffic specialist investigator.Martinez was driving a 2009 Toyota Yaris coupe traveling southbound near Pilgrim Mill Road when she struck the rear end of a Freightliner Tractor Trailer.The impact from the collision sent her Toyota out of control striking a 2004 Ford Econoline van.Both the Toyota and the Ford Econoline van left the roadway and came to a stop near the wood line.The Ford Econoline van erupted into flames.Three Good Samaritans stopped their cars and checked on both drivers.Because the Ford Econoline Van was on fire, they pulled the driver from the driver's side.The driver of the van is physically challenged from a pre-existing condition and was unable to get out of his van.The van was equipped with a wheelchair and wheelchair lift.The crash remains under investigation by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.