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Woman Killed in DeKalb County Crash, Wrong-Way Driving Suspected

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Published on January 05, 2026
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A multi-vehicle collision on Highway 78 in DeKalb County last Saturday morning left a woman dead. The crash occurred near Mountain Industrial Boulevard, shutting down eastbound lanes and causing major traffic delays, as per FOX 5 Atlanta.

Authorities were called to the scene around 6 a.m., and emergency crews reopened the highway by noon. Police suspect a wrong-way driver may have caused the crash, but the official cause is still under investigation, and the victim has not yet been identified.

A crash in DeKalb County, reported by 11Alive, may have been caused by a wrong-way driver, resulting in a fatality. Authorities are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward. The accident occurred on a heavily trafficked stretch of highway, causing significant disruption for travelers and locals.