ATLANTA — Two people have lost their lives and one person is recovering in the hospital after a crash on I-20 early Sunday morning, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
The crash happened in the eastbound lanes near the Hamilton E. Holmes exit just around 2:05 a.m.
Police said it involved a Nissan Sentra and a white Hyundai Sonata.
Authorities added that the driver of the Nissan Sentra was speeding and going the wrong-way hitting the Hyundai Sonata head-on.
The wrong-way driver died along with the driver of the Hyundai Sonata. The third victim who survived was a passenger in the white sedan.
Authorities have not released the names of the victims.
The crash closed the road for hours, police added.
All lanes have since reopened.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia.