The Cobb County Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hiram Acworth Highway (State Route 92), north of Holland Road on March 27, 2019 at 11:03 p.m.

Per investigators, a burgundy 2000 Freightliner towing a trailer was traveling north on Hiram Acworth Highway north of Holland Road.

A silver 2012 Ford Taurus was traveling north on Hiram Acworth Highway behind the Freightliner.

A blue 2004 Nissan Maxima was traveling south on Hiram Acworth Highway approaching Holland Road.

The Ford Taurus attempted to pass the Freightliner in the southbound lane in a passing zone. Upon moving into the southbound lane, the Ford Taurus entered the path of the Nissan Maxima and the two vehicles collided in a head on type collision. The Ford Taurus then collided with the left side of the Freightliner.

The driver of the Freightliner, 31-year-old Celso Velasquez of Lawrenceville, was not injured in the collision.

The driver of the Nissan Maxima, 57-year-old Steven Bishop of Dallas, died on scene as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. The passenger of the Nissan Maxima, 46-year-old Tommy Johnson of Dallas, also died on scene as a result of injuries sustained during the collision.

The driver of the Ford Taurus, 24-year-old Stephanie Jenkins of Resaca, and her passenger, 23-year-old Keymont Jenkins of Douglasville, were transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with serious injuries.

The collision Remains under investigation and anyone with information is requested to contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3987.

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