Person killed after rear-ending MARTA bus in southwest Atlanta, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A person was killed after rear-ending a stopped MARTA bus in southwest Atlanta Monday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Atlanta police said the fatal accident happened at the intersection of Campbellton Road and Honeysuckle Lane. They said it involved a MARTA bus and another vehicle, which was a Sedan.

“Preliminary investigation revealed the driver of the sedan rear-ended the MARTA bus as it was stopped servicing a bus stop. The passengers on the bus were transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries,” Atlanta police said in a statement.

The driver of the Sedan was taken to the hospital where they later died, police said.

Police have not said who was killed in the accident.

They said the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.