The Cobb County Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Unit is investigating a fatal traffic collision which occurred on Cobb Parkway at Bridgewater Drive in the city of Acworth on Tuesday evening at approximately 9:50.

Per investigators, a maroon 1994 Chevrolet Astro Van was southbound on Cobb Parkway when it left the right side of the road. The Chevrolet continued across a landscaped area in front of the Bridgewater subdivision and then struck a large tree.

The driver of the Chevrolet, 52-year-old Charles Crews of Cartersville, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Charles’ mother, 79-year-old Majorie Crews was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital and admitted for visible injuries. Ms. Crews told investigators that her son hat medical condition which included “blacking out” and she believed that Charles blacked out prior to the Chevrolet leaving the roadway.

The collision remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit at 770-499-3987.