Driver dies after car rams back of tow truck in I-285 WB median in Cobb County, police say

COBB COUNTY, Ga. – As of late Sunday, June 22, 2025, authorities have not released official information regarding a fatal crash on Interstate 285 westbound in Cobb County where a driver is said to have died after ramming the back of a tow truck in the median.

Initial searches for reports on this specific incident from the Cobb County Police Department and local news outlets have not yielded any confirmed details.

Typically, in the event of a fatal motor vehicle accident, the Cobb County Police Department’s Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit would conduct a thorough investigation. Details such as the identities of those involved, the sequence of events leading to the crash, and any resulting traffic delays would be released to the public once confirmed and next of kin have been notified.

At this time, no such information has been made available. It is possible the event is very recent and details have not yet been disseminated, or the initial information may be inaccurate.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as they become available from official sources.

As a journalist, in the absence of verifiable information from law enforcement or official channels, it would be irresponsible to report the incident as fact. The process of confirming such an event would involve:

• Continually monitoring official communication channels from the Cobb County Police Department, Georgia Department of Transportation, and other relevant emergency services.
• Reaching out to the public information officer for the Cobb County Police Department for direct confirmation and details.
• Checking with the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office for information regarding any recent fatalities from traffic accidents in the area, as they often handle cases from major metro-Atlanta highways.
• Scanning local news outlets and traffic monitoring services for any corroborating reports.

Without these steps to ensure accuracy, publishing a news article would risk spreading misinformation. Therefore, until official confirmation is received, this incident remains unverified.