Georgia

One Person Killed in Accident on I-85 in Jackson County, GA

Published on: September 30, 2021

Date of Accident
September 29, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-85, Lavonia, Jackson County, GA, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that killed a driver at I-85 in Jackson County, GA on September 29th, 2021. Police say the incident happened as traffic was coming to a stop in a construction zone. A commercial truck failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a Toyota Camry in front of it. The Camry was pushed into a tractor-trailer ahead carrying industrial acid. The driver of the Camry died at the scene. Another driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Georgia State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Camry, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-85
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with the rear of Toyota Camry, pushing it into the rear of another tractor-trailer

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