A major incident on Georgia 400 southbound near Mansell Road in Alpharetta has significantly impacted Friday's afternoon commute. A single-vehicle crash, which occurred just before 3 p.m., resulted in serious injury for the driver and halted traffic flow in the area. According to a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta, emergency crews from the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, including police, fire, and EMS workers, arrived on the scene to respond to the accident.
Following the crash, traffic was diverted at the Mansell Road and Haynes Bridge Road exits as documented by Atlanta News First. The crash not only snarled traffic for hours on end, but also left many drivers searching for alternate routes. Atlanta News First reports that the backed-up traffic on Mansell Road was particularly impacted as a result.
Investigators are still piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the single-occupant vehicle striking an overhead sign, as per details shared by the Alpharetta police. The specifics of the accident, including the condition of the driver who was transported to a local hospital, have not been disclosed. The Alpharetta Traffic Enforcement Unit continues its work to unravel the cause of the crash.
