COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County officials are looking into the crash history on Barnes Mill road, to determine if it is safe.
Some neighbors told Channel 2 Action News they are concerned a section of the road may be dangerous after a series of crashes.
Melissa Smith said she and her family have been documenting the situation, snapping pictures of crashes and damage left behind.
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Smith’s aunt lives right next to a sharp curve on the road, and she says drivers speed around.
“Very concerned not only for my life but for other people’s. The biggest concern is all the people that come down through here at 60,70 miles per hour,” Smith told Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell.
Smith said she is afraid to stand outside of her aunt’s house because some drivers have crashed in the front yard.
“There was pieces of shattered debris all the way to that yellow curve sign,” said Smith.
“I have seen a couple of cars sitting right over there where the curve is they’ve hit trees and stuff it’s just not very safe,” said William Huelsbeck.
Cobb County Officials said they are in the process of replacing any damaged signs and they are looking into the crash history of the road, to determine if it is dangerous.
Smith said she would like to see more enforcement in the area.
“Blue light signs where they ticket you coming over the average speed because it’s need. It’s needed,” said Smith.
“I think some signage would help maybe even a guardrail in there,” said Huelsbeck.
The Cobb County Police Department released this statement regarding the concerns:
“We are not aware of any traffic complaints for Barnes Mill Road in recent months. We are willing to address any citizens’ concerns on traffic safety in the area and/or to explore whether increased traffic enforcement in the area would be effective. We do not consider Barnes Mill Road itself inherently dangerous, but we would like to take the opportunity to remind all motorists to stay within the posted speed limits when driving. It is also a good practice to reasonably reduce speed during wet, rainy conditions and during periods of low or limited visibility,” said Sgt. Eric Smith, the Public Information Officer for the Cobb County Police Department.
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