A woman died after exiting her Jeep on Atlanta’s Downtown Connector, sparking a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles, injuring several others.
Woman Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-75/85
ATLANTA – A woman died early Friday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound I-75/85 expressway near University Avenue, according to Atlanta police.
Officers responded to the scene around 2:38 a.m. and found multiple vehicles involved in the crash.
Authorities reported that the female driver of a Jeep Renegade had mechanical problems, causing her vehicle to stop in the middle of the expressway. She exited the vehicle and was struck by a Chevrolet Camaro driven by another woman.
This initial collision caused a chain reaction involving six additional vehicles: a Toyota Highlander, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Camry, a white BMW, a black Porsche Macan, and a black Yukon. Several drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital.
The name of the deceased has not been released.
The Atlanta Police Department Accident Investigations Unit is handling the case, which remains active and ongoing.
Crash Details
| Time | Location | Vehicles Involved | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:38 a.m. | I-75/85 near University Avenue | Jeep Renegade, Chevrolet Camaro, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Camry, white BMW, black Porsche Macan, black Yukon | Non-life-threatening injuries |
