An 82-year-old woman driving a Ford Explorer crashed into seven vehicles after mistakenly pressing the gas instead of the brake, severely injuring four people at the intersection of Battlefield Parkway (GA 2) and Dietz Road in Fort Oglethorpe on Wednesday. A video of the massive crash was recorded and has since gone viral on social media.
Viral Footage Shows Moment of Impact
The footage captures the dramatic moment at a busy intersection where several vehicles are stopped at a red light or moving slowly in traffic. Suddenly, a speeding Ford Explorer approaches rapidly from behind within the flow of traffic.
Due to high speed and apparent pedal confusion, the SUV crashed into the slow-moving vehicles ahead, causing a chain reaction of violent collisions. Multiple impacts occurred within seconds as cars were shoved forward, spun around and smashed together, with debris flying and smoke rising across the intersection.
Chain Reaction at Traffic Signal
The Ford Explorer first struck a white Kia Forte, a white GMC Sierra and a brown Honda CR-V, all of which were stopped at the traffic light on Dietz Road.
According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), the impact caused the GMC Sierra to crash into a gray Honda Civic and a pink Lexus IS300, while the Ford Explorer began to flip over.
SUV Flips, Hits Lexus Roof
The Ford Explorer then struck the roof of the Lexus IS300 before coming to rest in the right westbound lane of Battlefield Parkway.
A white Kia Sorento traveling westbound on Battlefield Parkway was also hit by flying debris from the crash.
Charges Pending, Condition Unknown
The driver of the Ford Explorer has charges pending, GSP said. As of now, the condition of the elderly woman remains unclear.
