A motorist has been hospitalized after a collision at Delk Road and Franklin Gateway Wednesday afternoon, and police are searching for the driver they say caused the accident.
The victim’s name has not been released by Marietta Police, who said that a male driver slammed into two vehicles at the intersection around 12:45 p.m. after being pursued in a traffic stop. 
Police said a gray 1997 Mercury Cougar was heading north on Franklin Gateway when a uniform officer noticed the car wasn’t displaying a proper license plate.
When the officer tried to initiate the traffic stop, the Cougar turned left into a filling station, then sped away and ran a red light at the intersection, hitting two vehicles, police said.
The driver of the first vehicle that was hit was trapped inside and later taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, according to police, who did not indicate the victim’s condition.
Police said the suspect fled on foot. He is described as a black male, with a medium skin tone and dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a striped shirt, blue jeans and khaki colored boots.
Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact Officer Parker at the Marietta Police Department. The main number is 770-794-5300.
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