2 Seriously Injured After Pickup Rear-Ends Tractor-Trailer in Cobb County

Cobb County Police say the Freightliner did not stop at the scene after the crash on South Cobb Drive.

Feb. 2, 2026 at 4:15pm

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Two people were seriously injured after a pickup truck rear-ended a tractor-trailer in Marietta, Georgia on Sunday night, according to Cobb County Police. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on South Cobb Drive, where the 1995 Nissan pickup hit the back of the Freightliner tractor-trailer. The Freightliner did not stop at the scene, and the Nissan came to a rest in the southbound lanes. The driver and passenger of the Nissan were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Why it matters

Rear-end collisions involving large commercial trucks can often result in devastating injuries due to the significant size and weight difference between the vehicles. This incident raises questions about the Freightliner driver's actions and potential liability, as well as the overall safety of the roadway where the crash occurred.

The details

According to police, the 1995 Nissan pickup and the Freightliner tractor-trailer were both traveling southbound on South Cobb Drive when the Nissan struck the back of the Freightliner. The Freightliner did not stop at the scene, while the Nissan came to a rest in the southbound lanes. The driver and passenger of the Nissan were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, but it is unknown if the Freightliner driver will face any charges.

  • The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2026.

The players

Nissan

A 1995 pickup truck involved in the rear-end collision.

Freightliner

A tractor-trailer that was rear-ended by the Nissan pickup and did not stop at the scene.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving large commercial vehicles and the importance of all drivers, regardless of the size of their vehicle, remaining at the scene of an accident to cooperate with authorities and provide information that could aid in the investigation.