Serious Crash on I‑285 Leaves One Person Seriously Hurt

A three‑vehicle crash on Paces Ferry Road near the I‑285 northbound exit left a driver with serious injuries, police said. The accident happened Tuesday afternoon and is still being investigated by the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit.

🚗 What It Means For You: If you travel this ramp, expect possible delays and watch for police activity while investigators work.

🔍 What’s Happening: The STEP Unit reports that a gray 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer turned left onto the ramp and crossed into the path of a black Ram 3500 coming east. The Ram hit the Trailblazer’s right side, pushing it into a stopped white 2016 Acura RDX on the off‑ramp.

  • Miguel Guillen, 46, of Marietta, was taken to WellStar Cobb Hospital with serious injuries.
  • Jose Guillen, 41, also of Marietta, and Amanda Miller, 43, of Atlanta, were taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital with injuries that are not life‑threatening.
  • The driver of the Ram, Christophe Lascoutounas, 46, of Smyrna, was not hurt.

📌 Between the Lines: The police report does not say what caused the Trailblazer to turn left at that spot. It also does not indicate whether speed, distraction, or a mechanical problem played a role. The investigation is still open, and the department asks anyone with more information to call the STEP Unit at 770‑499‑3987…

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