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Fatal Vehicle Collison

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January 6, 2020

The Cobb County Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 7:26 a.m. on Dallas-Acworth Highway (State Route 92) near Pickett's Mill Place.

A grey 2016 Dodge Caravan was traveling southbound on Dallas-Acworth Highway. A red 1998 GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on Dallas-Acworth Highway. The Dodge entered the northbound travel lane and collided head on with the GMC.

The driver of the GMC was identified as 24-year-old Daniel Rogers of Cartersville. Mr. Rogers was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

The driver of the Dodge was identified as 23-year-old Shakim Holloman of Dallas, Georgia. Mr. Holloman was not injured.

The passenger of the Dodge was identified as 33-year-old Char Chambers of College Park. She was not injured.

Another passenger in the Dodge was identified as 31-year-old Larry Flemmings of Dallas, Georgia. Mr. Flemmings suffered minor injuries but refused transport to the hospital.

Mr. Holloman believed he fell asleep and while asleep entered the northbound travel lane. Mr. Holloman was arrested and transported to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. An arrest warrant was obtained from the Cobb County Magistrate’s Office charging Mr. Holloman with Homicide by Vehicle 1st Degree (F), Reckless Driving (M), Failure to Maintain Lane (M), and Suspended Registration (M).

The collision remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit at 770-499-3987.

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