The Cobb County community is mourning the tragic loss of 57-year-old Yodit Momo, who died Thursday afternoon following a devastating crash at the intersection of Old Paper Mill Road and Lower Roswell Road. The heartbreaking collision has left family members, friends, and residents grieving the sudden loss of a woman whose life ended far too soon.

According to the Cobb County Police Department, the crash occurred when Momo was driving a 2014 Toyota Camry westbound on Old Paper Mill Road while a 2020 Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on Lower Roswell Road. Investigators stated that the Toyota entered the intersection and into the path of the Dodge Ram, leading to a violent collision between the two vehicles.

Emergency personnel, including members of the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office, responded quickly to the scene after the crash was reported. Authorities said Yodit Momo suffered severe injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officials also confirmed that her next of kin have been notified following the tragic incident.

Police reported that no other injuries were connected to the crash. Both vehicles came to a stop after the impact, and the intersection was temporarily shut down as investigators documented the scene, collected evidence, and worked to determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the collision.

Authorities say the crash remains under active investigation, including a review of traffic movement and right-of-way at the time of the accident. Detectives continue examining all available evidence as they seek to fully understand what caused the deadly crash at the busy intersection.

The loss of Yodit Momo has deeply saddened those who knew her, with loved ones now mourning a life taken unexpectedly in a single moment on the roadway. As the community grieves another tragic traffic fatality, officials continue urging drivers to remain cautious and alert at heavily traveled intersections, especially during busy travel hours when accidents can occur in an instant.