Woman Killed in Wreck Between Truck and Transit Bus in Austell

AUSTELL, GA -- Cobb County Police says charges are expected in a fatal wreck Saturday on the East-West Connector in Austell. One person was killed in the crash Saturday morning, while three others were injured.

Officers responded to the crash scene in the area of Mesa Valley Way at 9:13 a.m. A preliminary investigation suggests the driver of a maroon Chevrolet S-10 was heading east on the connector as the driver of a light blue transit bus was heading North on Mesa Valley Way, according to Sgt. Dana Pierce, a police spokesperson.

"According to evidence and witness statements from the crash scene, as a result of the eastbound truck disregarding the automatic traffic signal, the CCT bus struck it on the passenger side," Pierce said in a statement.

The fatal victim was a passenger in the truck, identified as Josefina Ramos, 53, of Austell. The driver of the truck, Hugo Ramos, 47, of Marietta was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. He is expected to recover.

The driver of the bus and a female passenger were transported to Wellstar South Cobb for treatment of injuries not considered life-threatening.

Investigators expect to file charges in the case, according to Pierce. Anyone with information about it can call 770-499-3987.