A Wednesday afternoon accident on Highway 27 near Sloppy Floyd Lake Road stalled traffic and resulted in one person being taken to the hospital by ambulance.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, a vehicle traveling south on Highway 27 crossed over into the northbound lane and sideswiped another vehicle traveling north.

The GSP has now confirmed that the driver charged with DUI was 48-year-old Tracy Lee of Rome.

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ News that one person was transported from the scene by ambulance following the crash.

The accident caused traffic delays while law enforcement and emergency crews worked the scene.

WZQZ News will have additional information once the full accident and arrest reports are made available.