Two-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Portion of Atlantic Street Monday Evening

A section of Atlantic Street between Normal Street and Poindexter Street was temporarily shut down Monday evening after a two-vehicle collision prompted a response from local first responders.

According to scanner traffic, a blue Pontiac traveling northbound on Atlantic Street struck a parked Chevy truck. The impact caused the vehicle’s airbag to deploy.

Police, fire, and EMS responded to the scene to assess for injuries and assist with traffic control while the area was cleared. No official word has been released on the extent of any injuries.