Truck Fire Shuts Down Northbound Lanes of I-285 near Arthur Langford Parkway
Parts of I-285 in southwest Atlanta are shut down due to a tractor trailer fire. Firefighters say the big rig was carrying 18 pallets of liquid latex.
Georgia Accidents
Accidents that occured in Georgia or impacted Georgia residents.
Two People Injured in Multiple Car Crash on Old Norcross Road
Two people have been rushed to the hospital after five cars were involved in a crash on Old Norcross Road in GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. The roadway has been shut down for an investigation. The Gwinnett County Police Department asks that drivers avoid the area and look for alternate routes of travel for the time being.
Bad Accident on I-75 in Atlanta
A bad accident on I-75 in Atlanta has critically injured one person. Traffic is down to two lanes as authorities investigate the incident. Stay tuned for more updates.
Clayton County Firefighter Darnell Dixon Dies in Fatal Car Accident
The Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services announced the loss of their fellow firefighter and beloved colleague, Darnell Dixon, who died in a fatal car accident. The department expresses their unity and support for one another during this tragic time.
Fatal Crash on Highway 112 in Mitchell County: Scotty Lloyd Killed
Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Highway 112 in Mitchell County. Scotty Lloyd, 51, was killed when his Mazda pickup truck hydroplaned and collided with a tractor-trailer.
Fatal Crash at Intersection of Byron Drive and Sylvan Road in Atlanta
Atlanta officials are investigating a fatal crash at the intersection of Byron Drive and Sylvan Road. A car collided with an excavator, resulting in the death of the driver. No construction workers were present at the time of the accident.
Deadly Car Crash on I-75 in Clayton County, Georgia
A deadly car crash involving multiple vehicles occurred on I-75 in Clayton County, Georgia. The first driver lost control and hit the barrier wall, leading to a chain reaction crash. Sadly, there was a fatality when the second vehicle's driver was hit by a tractor-trailer.
Fatal Multi-Car Crash in Liberty County, Georgia
A fatal multi-car crash in Liberty County, Georgia has claimed the life of one person and left several others injured. The crash involved a Chrysler Aspen and a Chevy Silverado, resulting in the Aspen flipping multiple times and ejecting a woman who landed under the Silverado. Other motorists came to the woman's aid and helped remove the truck from on top of her. The incident is currently under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol.
Oconee County Man Killed, Five Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash
An Oconee County man was killed and five other people injured in a three-vehicle crash in Hiawassee, Georgia. Mark Savage, 63, died at the scene of the wreck. His grandson, Hinton Dalton, 11, was critically injured. The crash occurred on Georgia Highway 17 near the Owl Creek Road intersection.
Fatal Vehicle Crash Leaves One Dead in Sandersville, Georgia
Two fatal traffic accidents occurred in Augusta, Georgia on the Fourth of July, resulting in one death and several serious injuries. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash involving a red Dodge Challenger and a red Chevrolet Colorado on Highway 15 North at Plantation Drive. Another fatal crash occurred in Bamberg, South Carolina, where a driver in a 2009 Chevrolet HHR struck a tree on Farrells Road.