Marietta, GA : A fatal wreck on Garrett Road in Austell on Thursday,12th April 2018

Authorities are investigating a fatal wreck on Garrett Road in Austell.

According to Cobb Police, the driver of a red 2005 GMC Sierra failed to maintain his lane as he traveled through a curve in the road, which crosses with U.S. Highway 278. The pickup truck traveled into oncoming traffic before going down a slope and striking a tree, according to a news release.

The driver was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was identified as Nicholas Whitus, 35, of Powder Springs.

No other vehicles were involved in the wreck.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact police at 770-499-3987.

Source :
Pickup driver killed in single-car crash