The 25-year-old driver of the Chevrolet was hospitalized and is expected to recover, while the Kia's 39-year-old driver was not hurt.
MARIETTA, GA - October 29, 2026
A juvenile died after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Macland Road and Ernest Barrett Parkway on Wednesday night, according to Cobb County police. A second driver was taken to the hospital.
Key Facts
- Date: Wednesday night, about 7:30 p.m. (first reported October 29, 2026)
- Location: Intersection of Macland Road and Ernest Barrett Parkway, unincorporated Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia
- Type of crash: Two-vehicle crash involving a left turn
- Vehicles involved: Red 2016 Kia Forte; blue 2019 Chevrolet Silverado
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality; one driver hospitalized
- Responding agencies: Cobb County police
- Reported by: Atlanta News First
Crash Overview
Cobb County police were called to the intersection around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. A juvenile passenger, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe the Kia, driven by a 39-year-old from Powder Springs and carrying the juvenile, was traveling on Macland Road and turning left onto Ernest Barrett Parkway. Police said the Kia moved into the path of the Silverado during the turn. The Silverado struck the right-hand side of the Kia and flipped onto its roof.
The Silverado's driver, a 25-year-old from Powder Springs, was taken to a hospital, where he is expected to recover. The Kia's driver was not hurt.
The incident remains under investigation, and no charges have been announced.
People Involved
- Kia driver: 39-year-old from Powder Springs; not hurt
- Juvenile occupant of the Kia: Died at the scene; age not reported
- Chevrolet driver: 25-year-old from Powder Springs; hospitalized and expected to recover