Bruce Barker, 66, killed; Jabriel Wooden, 21, injured in two-vehicle crash reported on South Cobb Drive at Appleton Road in Cobb County, Georgia
Modified Date:
Sat, 03/31/2018 - 9:54amAccident Date:
Sunday, June 25, 2017
One person dead following collision
The accident occurred on South Cobb Drive at Appleton Road and involved a car and a pickup truck.
Police investigating fatal wreck on South Cobb Drive
Barker was pronounced dead on the scene. Wooden was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Man arrested in fatal South Cobb Drive collision
Wooden was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with first degree vehicular homicide and reckless driving, according to police. He is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, jail records show.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Bruce Barker
Jabriel Wooden
Roadway:
South Cobb Drive at Appleton RoadCounty:
Cobb County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA
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