2 killed in crash Tuesday morning in Cobb County

A fatal crash closed all lanes on South Cobb Drive near South Cobb Industrial Boulevard early Tuesday morning, causing significant disruptions for commuters in the area.

Smyrna police officers responded to the crash at approximately 3:30 a.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that 2 people were traveling north on South Cobb Drive when their vehicle left the road, crossed the grassy median, and struck a vehicle traveling south.

Both the driver and passenger in the vehicle that left the road were killed by the crash. The driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries.

The crash is still under investigation by the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, according to the police department.