The Brief
- Some KSU students are starting a new organization called “The Bridge,” focused on pedestrian safety in and around campus.
- A big focus of the new group is the intersection of Frey Road and the Skip Spann Connector, where a 19-year-old was seriously injured in January.
- The group is pushing for a skybridge to be built over the intersection to keep pedestrians safe.
KENNESAW, Ga. – FOX 5 requested data from Cobb County about the history of crashes.
The documents state that from January 2021 to November 2023, there were sixty-two crashes at this intersection alone.
What we know:
On Jan. 16, Cobb County police say a 19-year-old was standing on the sidewalk waiting to cross the road when a car making a U-turn on Frey Road by the Skip Spann Connector collided with a car traveling south. Police say the impact pushed one of the cars into the 19-year-old, resulting in serious injuries. Police say both drivers were OK.
KSU officials confirm the intersection where all of these crashes have occurred lies off campus, so Cobb County is responsible for making any changes. A spokesperson for Cobb County says the DOT determined a concerning number of crashes at the intersection came from northbound traffic making a left toward campus. …