An 84-year-old man was taken to a hospital Sunday morning after he was injured in a multivehicle crash, according to Marietta police.
The incident, which involved at least four cars, happened about 8:30 a.m. near the intersection of Whitlock Avenue and Dallas Circle, Marietta police spokesman Officer Chuck McPhilamy said.
The man, who police identified as Maz Lorenz of Marietta, was driving a 2010 Toyota Avalon eastbound on Whitlock Avenue. A 2018 Dodge Charger, a 1998 Ford Mustang, and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu were heading westbound on Whitlock Avenue as a part of motor club, McPhilamy said.
Credit: Marietta Police Department
Credit: Marietta Police Department
The club members told investigators they had been separated by traffic lights and were passing other cars to try to rejoin their group, according to McPhilamy. Witnesses told police the cars were passing other vehicles in a no-passing zone.
While trying to rejoin the club, 41-year-old Lamar Barker of Austell reported crossed over the double yellow line in the Dodge Charger.
“Barker was not able to complete his maneuver and collided with Lorenz,” McPhilamy said.
The Dodge Charger then spun into the back of the Chevy Malibu, he said. Lorenz’s Avalon kept going eastbound and smashed into the Ford Mustang.
Lorenz was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital with “potentially life-threatening injuries,” McPhilamy said.
No charges have been filed in the incident at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
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