1 killed in 2-car crash along MLK Jr. Drive in SW Atlanta

A fatal crash temporarily blocked part of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta on Monday morning.

Atlanta police said one person was killed in the two-car collision near Larchwood Road in the Florida Heights neighborhood near the Westview Cemetery. It was reported around 10:30 a.m. and involved a Toyota Corolla and a Ford Focus. Both of their front ends were crumpled by the impact.

The driver of the Corolla was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was declared dead at the scene. The person was not publicly identified.

Credit: Ben Hendren for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Credit: Ben Hendren for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Two occupants were in the Focus, and they were both taken to a hospital. They were described as stable.

No other details were released about what caused the crash.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

About the Author

Marietta store manager reported a shoplifter. An hour later, he was in custody.

A liquor store manager was arrested, just an hour after he called Marietta police to report a shoplifter.

Children, pedestrian injured in truck crash at Dunwoody July 4 parade

Several children and an adult were injured in a traffic crash during the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. Police say none of the injured are in critical condition.