Stephen Hasner | | May 10, 2024
Atlanta, GA (May 10, 2024) – A catastrophic collision on Thursday morning left at least one person dead when a tractor-trailer and a sedan collided on the northbound lanes of Interstate 85 near the I-985 split, south of SR-20. The Georgia Department of Transportation confirmed the fatality and in response to the crash, Gwinnett County police sealed off all lanes for an in-depth investigation into the incident.
As investigations by local authorities continue, the details of the accident are still emerging. Authorities have yet to release the identities of those involved or the sequence of events leading up to the accident. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and cleanup operations are underway. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes until the area is deemed safe for travel.
The northbound section of I-85 where the accident took place is a known zone for heavy commercial and passenger vehicle traffic, especially during morning hours. This incident has reignited calls for increased safety measures on this stretch of the highway. The Georgia Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies will be reviewing traffic and safety protocols in the aftermath of the incident.
The Georgia State Patrol is currently reaching out to witnesses for further information to ascertain the cause of the accident. Officials are particularly interested in understanding the dynamics between the truck and sedan prior to the crash. Any members of the public with information related to the accident are encouraged to step forward.
Source: Local Accident Reports