The Cobb County Police Department’s S.T.E.P. Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a Bartow County man which occurred in Mableton on Tuesday at around 5:06 a.m.
Initial information from the scene indicates that a red 2005 Ford Taurus was traveling west on Veterans Memorial Highway approaching Oakdale Road. A black 2016 Dodge Ram 4500 was traveling east on Veterans Memorial Highway approaching Oakdale Road. The Ram turned left in front of the Taurus and the vehicles collided in the intersection.
The driver of the Taurus has been identified as 36-year-old John H. Clemons of Americus. Mr. Clemons was pronounced deceased on scene.
The driver of the Ram has been identified as 44-year-old Michael S. Stephenson of White. Mr. Stephenson was treated on scene for non-life threatening injuries.
This collision remains under investigation and anyone with information about it is asked to call 770-499-3987.