Three injured in Wednesday wreck on Shorter Avenue

Thursday, December 5, 2024–10:35 a.m.

-Rome Police Department report-

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday at Shorter Avenue and Horseleg Creek Road.

According to a Rome Police Department report:

A 2021 Chevy Blazer driven by a Rome man was in the center turn lane attempting to make a left turn when it was T-boned by a 2005 Nissan Titan traveling in the opposite direction, also in the turn lane.

The driver of the Nissan, a 51-year-old Cedartown woman, and 57-year old a passenger were transported to Atrium Health Floyd with what were believed to be minor injuries as was the driver of the Blazer.

The crash occurred just after 6 p.m. and the driver of the Titan was cited for improper use of the center turn lane.