Drunk driver shot after crashing in Atlanta neighborhood, police say

ATLANTA - Police are searching for a person who shot a driver after a wreck in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood overnight.

The crash and shooting happened on William Holmes Borders Senior Drive shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Monday.

According to police, the driver was drunk and hit several other cars before flipping his own vehicle.

Investigators say the driver and passenger then got into a fight with a group who witnessed the crash.

At one point during the reported fight, police say someone in the group fired a shot, hitting the driver in the thigh. That caused the group to flee the scene before officers arrived.

Medics took the man to Grady Memorial Hospital. Officials believe he will recover from his injuries.

At this time, no arrests have been made as part of the investigation.

If you have any information that could help with the case, call the Atlanta Police Department.