A serious head-on collision occurred in Austell, Georgia on February 9 at 5:09 p.m., when Leigh Anne Phillips, 44, of Ocala, Florida, allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road and crashed at the intersection of Oak Ridge and Blair Bridge roads. According to the Cobb County Police Department arrest warrant, Phillips was operating her vehicle under the influence of THC at high speed when the incident occurred. The collision resulted in multiple airbag deployments and required emergency response from Cobb County firefighters. During medical treatment attempts, Phillips reportedly interfered with first responders by throwing water on a firefighter. Law enforcement discovered various THC products in her vehicle, including marijuana, vape pens, and concentrated THC products. Phillips was arrested the following morning at 5:30 a.m. and faces multiple charges, including DUI, drug possession, and obstruction of firefighters. She remains in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on a $15,000 bond.

The intersection of Oak Ridge and Blair Bridge roads serves as a crucial junction in the Austell area of Cobb County, located in the western suburbs of Atlanta. This intersection experiences moderate to heavy traffic flow, particularly during evening rush hour when this incident occurred. The area is characterized by residential neighborhoods and connecting routes to major arterial roads. Traffic control devices at this intersection include standard traffic signals and turn lanes, designed to manage the flow of vehicles through this important local connector. The location's proximity to both residential areas and commercial districts makes it a frequently traveled route for both local residents and commuters.

Under Georgia law, driving under the influence of any substance that impairs one's ability to drive safely is illegal, including marijuana and THC products. DUI charges in Georgia can result in serious consequences, including fines, license suspension, and potential jail time. Victims of DUI accidents may be entitled to both compensatory and punitive damages under state law. Georgia's statute of limitations generally allows two years from the date of the accident to file personal injury claims and four years for property damage claims. Insurance considerations typically involve both liability coverage from the at-fault driver and potential uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage from the victim's own policy.

Related Resources:

• Cobb County Police Department: (770) 499-3900
• Cobb County Fire Department: (770) 528-8000
• Cobb County Adult Detention Center: (770) 499-4255
• Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety: www.gahighwaysafety.org(link is external)
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Georgia: (877) 275-6233
• Georgia Department of Driver Services: www.dds.georgia.gov(link is external)
• Georgia State Law Library (Traffic Laws): www.gasupreme.us/law-library(link is external)