Georgia

Ed Cushman Killed in Minivan Fire on I-85 in Atlanta, GA

Date
February 2, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Ed Cushman
Type of Accident
Fire Incident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Georgia State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-85
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Victim was a passenger in a vehicle that caught fire


What Happened

Georgia State Patrol officials released the name of the man killed in an accident involving a fire on I-85 in Atlanta, GA on February 2nd, 2019. 39-year-old Ed Cushman was killed when the vehicle he was a passenger in caught fire and trapped him inside. Police say Cushman was wheelchair-bound and unable to exit the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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