MARIETTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 LEMON STREET, MARIETTA, GEORGIA 30060-1688
Policing with a Vision
Chief Dan Flynn
PHONE (770) 794-5300
Public Information Officer – Officer David Baldwin
770-794-5370 (office) 770-235-1915 (cell)
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The Marietta Police Department Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) are currently investigating a fatal hit and run crash which occurred at approximately 1:45pm on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the southbound lanes of I-75 at Delk Road. Initial on scene investigation reveals that a multicolored (champagne, tan and bluish green) box style RV with a flat front was travelling in the middle lanes of I-75 southbound when it changed lanes and struck the left rear quarter panel of a white Toyota Camry. The driver of the Camry lost control of the vehicle and crossed all lanes of I-75 where it struck a black Toyota Prius. The Prius stuck the median wall and flipped causing the front seat passenger, who was not wearing a seat belt, to be partially ejected from the vehicle. Two other vehicles were struck by the Camry after it lost control during the accident but no other injuries were reported. The front seat passenger of the Prius, identified as Bradley Braland, 40 years old of Winter Garden, Florida, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The female driver of the Prius suffered minor injuries and was transported to Kennestone Hospital. The 4 year old boy in the back seat of the Prius was not injured in the crash. The RV that caused the crash should have damage to the right front quarter panel. Investigators are asking anyone that may have witnessed the crash or who may have seen the RV in question to please contact Officer Nick Serkedakis at 770-794-5266.
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