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.