Decatur Man Hurt, Passenger Killed In July 4 Crash

MARIETTA, GA — A man from Decatur was seriously injured and his passenger was killed when their car went off the road and flipped into a tree in Cobb County.

The crash happened on C.H. James Parkway east of Florence Road in Powder Springs at about 1:37 p.m. on Wednesday. Cobb County Police say Evans Nyasimi, 48, of Decatur, was driving a 2008 Hyundai Elantra west when, for unknown reasons, the car flew off the right side of the road while traveling around a curve.

Nyasimi tried to get back onto the road and over-corrected, police say. The Hyundai flew off of the left side of the road and began to flip. Its roof collided with a pine tree, which penetrated the passenger compartment, according to police.

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The passenger, who had not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead on the scene. Nyasimi was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital where he was listed in serious condition, but expected to survive. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with information to call 770-499-3987.

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