Mark Burkhalter charged following chain-reaction crash that killed Christopher Coleman, 24, on I-75 in Cobb County, Georgia
Modified Date:
Sat, 04/21/2018 - 1:50pmAccident Date:
Friday, May 26, 2017Man charged with homicide by vehicle after crash in Cobb County
A spokesperson with Georgia State Patrol says Mark Burkhalter, of Ellenwood, made an improper lane change, which caused the chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles.
One of the drivers in the crash died as a result of his injuries, according to the spokesperson, although his name was not immediately released.
Cobb family wishes no ill will to driver who caused fatal I-75 wreck
Coleman’s family told the television station that he had been on his way to see his mother in Marietta. He died at the crash scene.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Mark Burkhalter
Christopher Coleman
Roadway:
Interstate 75County:
Cobb County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
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