Driver in critical condition, 4 others injured after crashing into oncoming traffic in DeKalb County

WSBTV.com News Staff

May 12, 2024 at 11:50 PM·1 min read

A man is in critical condition after a crash in DeKalb County.

On Sunday, at 3:21 a.m., officers responded to Britt Road in the area of Skyler Place about an accident.

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When officers arrived on the scene, they found a traffic collision involving two vehicles.

Police said a 26-year-old man was driving when it appeared he crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with another sedan.

The 26-year-old had life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

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Police said four others in the second car were also taken to a hospital and they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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