In Loving Memory of Casey Price: Fatal Crash on Interstate 75 Near Interstate 575 Claims Life of Cartersville Man

Kennesaw, Georgia — August 23, 2026

With heavy hearts, the community remembers Casey Price, 26, of Cartersville, who lost his life early Saturday morning following a serious crash on Interstate 75 near the Interstate 575 interchange in Cobb County.

According to police, officers were called to the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 at the northbound split with Interstate 575 at approximately 3:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a serious collision. When emergency personnel arrived, they found a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial tractor-trailer.

Price was identified as the driver of a 2024 Mazda CX-30. Investigators believe the Mazda left its lane before striking a 2022 Freightliner tractor and flatbed trailer that had been parked in the gore area between the two interstate roadways.

Despite the response of emergency crews, Price was pronounced dead at the scene. His death has left family, friends and members of the Cartersville community grieving the sudden loss of a young life.

The driver of the Freightliner, a 60-year-old man from Texas, was not injured in the collision.

At this time, investigators have not publicly determined why Price’s vehicle left its lane. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation, and authorities are expected to continue examining the scene and available evidence as they work to understand what led to the tragedy.

For those who knew Casey Price, the news represents far more than another entry in a traffic report. A life that held memories, relationships, hopes and plans came to an unexpected end during the early morning hours. His family and loved ones are now left to navigate the difficult days ahead while remembering the person he was and the moments they shared with him.

Fatal crashes can affect entire communities. Behind every official report is a family receiving devastating news, friends facing an empty place in their lives, and loved ones trying to make sense of a loss that happened without warning. Casey’s passing is a reminder of how quickly circumstances on a roadway can change and how precious every life is.

As the investigation continues, many will hold Casey’s family and friends in their thoughts and offer their condolences during this difficult time. While the circumstances of the crash are still being examined, the memory of the young Cartersville man will remain with those who knew and loved him.

In loving memory of Casey Price, 26.

May his life be remembered with dignity, compassion and love. May his family, friends and everyone affected by his passing find strength and comfort in the memories they shared with him. And may the continued investigation provide answers to those seeking to understand what happened during those early morning hours on Interstate 75.

Our deepest condolences go to Casey Price’s family, friends and loved ones during this heartbreaking time.

Rest in peace, Casey Price. You will be remembered.