A serious multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 27 near Sanders Drive and the Coke Plant caused traffic disruptions and sent several people to area hospitals Thursday afternoon.
According to authorities, the crash occurred shortly before 4:13 p.m. on Cedartown Highway when a silver Dodge Magnum traveling southbound collided with a Toyota van that was attempting to cross Sanders Drive at U.S. 27.
Reports said the impact caused both vehicles to spin out of control. The Toyota van then struck a Ford Taurus that was stopped nearby. A middle aged man who was driving the Ford Taurus suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The female driver of the Dodge Magnum was reportedly walking around at the scene following the crash.
Emergency responders transported three occupants from the Toyota van to a hospital, including a small child. Authorities have confirmed that Maria Luisa Cornejo Reyes, 40 of Rome, has succumbed to her injures.
No additional information has been released regarding the condition of the child.
Police reported that outbound traffic on U.S. 27 was limited following the crash and urged motorists to seek alternate routes while emergency personnel worked the scene and investigators conducted their examination.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials indicated traffic delays could continue for an extended period.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
