Tree Falls on Car in Stone Mountain, Injuring Two and Causing Power Outage

Tree Falls on Car in Stone Mountain, Injuring Two and Causing Power Outage

On Monday, August 12th, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Stone Mountain Police Officers were dispatched to VFW Drive in Stone Mountain following a report of a tree falling across the roadway. The tree fell just south of W. Mountain Street and struck a passing vehicle. Two passengers in the vehicle were injured and transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The incident also caused a power outage in much of the area as the tree came down on a power line. Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area until the scene is cleared and made safe.