Truck driver cited for failure to yield in serious accident with ice cream truck in Atlanta
On Thursday morning, an 18-wheeler struck an ice cream truck on Camp Creek Parkway which resulted in serious injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler, Patrick Starpone, has been charged with failure to yield.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has the story.
Police say the 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound when it attempted to make a left turn at a green light. However, the light did not have a left-turn arrow. An ice cream truck traveling westbound then collided with the 18-wheeler.
The driver of the ice cream truck, Stephen Linsey, sustained serious injuries and was life-flighted to Atlanta Medical Center. Linsey was reported to be in serious condition.
A Fulton County public works vehicle with four passengers was also involved the crash, but no other serious injuries were reported.
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