Smyrna Officer Injured In I-75 Crash

SMYRNA, GA — The Smyrna Police Department is reminding drivers of Georgia's move-over law after one of its officers was injured on I-75.

According to police, while driving home from work, a sergeant with the department pulled over on I-75 to assist a stranded driver.

Prior to exiting his patrol car, the sergeant activated all of his emergency lights and called out his location to get additional units to his location to aid in helping the stranded driver to a safe location off on the side of the interstate.

While attempting to assist the stranded driver, police said another vehicle slammed into the rear of his patrol vehicle, in turn, totaling both vehicles.

Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. Police did not say if the driver responsible for the crash will face any charges.

Because of the crash, the police department said it is reminding drivers of Georgia’s move-over law, which requires drivers to move over one lane when possible if an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is parked on the shoulder of the roadway.

If traffic is too heavy to move over safely, the law requires drivers to slow down below the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop.

Emergency vehicles are considered: all first responders vehicles (law enforcement, fire, EMS), utility vehicles, DOT vehicles, HERO Units and wreckers tending to an accident.