A multi-vehicle accident occurred yesterday morning on the southbound I‑75/85 expressway near University Avenue. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the collision happened around 2:38 a.m., involved multiple vehicles, and resulted in the death of one woman.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a mechanical failure caused a Jeep Renegade to stop on the expressway. The female driver exited the vehicle and was struck by a Chevrolet Camaro, resulting in her death and collisions involving six additional vehicles. The subsequent crashes involved a Toyota Highlander, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Camry, a white BMW, a black Porsche Macan, and a black Yukon. Fire and EMS personnel pronounced the Jeep driver deceased at the scene.
Several drivers sustained injuries that were not life-threatening and were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The circumstances of the additional collisions are still under investigation. The Accident Investigations Unit is examining the sequence of events that led to the incident.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone with information about the accident to come forward. Officials are seeking details from witnesses regarding the circumstances that led to the collisions. Police are examining the sequence of events to understand the incident and clarify what occurred for those involved.
