1 Dead, 3 Injured in Saturday Morning Two-Vehicle Crash on Powder Springs Street
September 20, 2025 | Marietta, GA
One person was killed and three others injured Saturday morning in a head-on collision in Marietta.
Authorities reported that 32-year-old Santiago Zarate-Vicente, of Chicago, was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Powder Springs Street around 6:42 a.m. when a northbound 2007 Lexus RX350 crossed into his lane near Laurel Springs Lane and struck the pickup head-on.
Santiago Zarate-Vicente was fatally injured when another vehicle collided head-on with the car he was driving on Powder Springs Street in Marietta.
Zarate-Vicente succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the crash.
The 18-year-old driver of the Lexus and two passengers in the pickup truck were injured and taken to Kennestone Hospital for treatment.
Police said the crash remains under investigation.
HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION
Head-on accidents are among the most serious motor vehicle crashes due to the force involved between two drivers usually traveling at a high speed. The most common cause of head-on accidents is driver error. However, they are also caused by speeding, distracted driving, drunken driving, poor road design, inexperienced drivers, and confusion from the driver.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 40,901 people died in traffic crashes across the country in 2023, with 1,615 fatalities occurring in the state of Georgia alone.
“Contributing factors to be examined include road conditions, visibility, and lighting,” said Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” added Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney.
“Each case is unique and must be investigated thoroughly. Time is of the essence in cases such as this and the family of the victim must ensure that evidence is reviewed in an efficient manner.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Santiago Zarate-Vicente may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Relatives of wrongful death victims can seek compensation for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident like this.
“The grief and stress after losing a loved one in an accident can be overwhelming,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal.
“We understand what families are going through, and protecting their rights is essential. A wrongful death attorney will stay informed on the official investigation and work to safeguard the family’s legal rights and best interests.
An attorney can also protect families from large insurance companies and their legal teams while carefully examining the facts of the accident, ensuring that the family receives dedicated advocacy and support.”
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