Cobb County

Woman steps off Cobb County bus, is hit, killed in 3-car pile-up seconds later, police say

Crash on Cobb Parkway

MARIETTA, Ga. — Marietta police said a woman was hit and killed during a triple-car pile-up on Cobb Parkway seconds after she stepped off the bus and onto the sidewalk Monday afternoon.

Police said 66-year-old Lynn McTier was driving his 2013 Lexus southbound on Cobb Parkway when she crossed the median into the northbound lanes.

Across the street, 54-year-old Crystal Norris had just stepped off of a Cobb County bus.

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The Lexus hit a Ford transit van and a Volkswagen Jetta. The Lexus then left the road, hitting Norris, who was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

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McTier was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and his passenger, 26-year-old Alexis Wilson, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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It’s unclear if anyone is facing charges in the crash or why McTier swerved into the oncoming lane. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer K. Bedford at 770-794-5364.

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