TUCKER, DeKalb County, Ga., Oct. 17, 2026 — Three people were hospitalized, two with critical injuries, after a head-on crash Thursday afternoon, October 15, on LaVista Road in Tucker. DeKalb County police said a sedan and an SUV collided in the 3800 block of the road.
Officers responding around 3:10 p.m. found the two vehicles involved in a head-on collision. A preliminary investigation suggests the sedan was traveling east on LaVista Road and crossed into the westbound lanes, where it struck the SUV head-on.
The sedan's driver and passenger, both adults, suffered critical injuries and were taken to a hospital. The SUV's driver was also hospitalized, with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The investigation remains open, and police have not said what led the sedan to cross the center line. No further details have been released.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right after a car accident?
Call 911, check for injuries, and stay at the scene until officers arrive. If it's safe to do so, take photos of the vehicles and the road, and get contact information from anyone involved or who witnessed it.
Where do most traffic accidents happen?
A large share of serious crashes occur on ordinary roads during daytime hours, usually where a vehicle drifts out of its lane or fails to stop in time, rather than on highways or in bad weather.
What injuries are common in head-on collisions?
Head-on crashes usually cause chest, head, and leg injuries from the force of impact, along with broken bones and internal injuries. Even "non-life-threatening" injuries can require extended hospital care.
What to Do After a Head-On Crash in Tucker, GA
If you're involved in a head-on collision, get to a safe spot if you're able and call for medical help right away, even if injuries aren't immediately obvious. Adrenaline can mask pain, so it's worth getting checked out at a hospital or urgent care within a day or two. Keep copies of any police report filed and follow up with your own doctor if symptoms like stiffness, headaches, or dizziness appear later. Tucker residents dealing with the aftermath of a crash should also hold onto medical records and any correspondence with insurance companies, since those documents usually matter more than people expect once the initial shock wears off.
