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Driver Killed After Car Rear-Ends Stopped MARTA Bus in DeKalb County

Investigators are working to determine what led to the early-morning crash at Memorial Drive and Carter Road.

Overview

  • MARTA reported the collision happened around 2 a.m. Wednesday when a vehicle struck the rear of a bus stopped at a traffic light.
  • The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, with three additional people injured.
  • Officials said the injured were two occupants from the car and the bus operator.
  • There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the crash, according to authorities.
  • The intersection was shut down for the investigation, and officials have not released details on the cause.