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Suwanee Police working fatal wreck on I-85 North

It happened near Exit 111, according to police.

SUWANEE, Ga. — Police in Suwanee said Monday afternoon they were working a fatal wreck that had closed nearly all lanes of I-85 North.

The incident occurred near Exit 111, and involved a tractor-trailer and a van according to police.

11Alive's Skytracker flew over the crash Monday. Firefighters surrounded a charred vehicle. The back doors of what appeared to be a van were mangled. The vehicle's sides were also dented and bent, video shows.

Police have identified the driver who was killed as 32-year-old Jorge Zuno of Buford.

As of 3:20 p.m., the department said they had reopened three left lanes along I-85 North. Two right lanes and an exit ramp will remain closed as crews work the wreck. They advised drivers to avoid the area.

As of 5 p.m., all lanes of I85 and exit 111 are open. Crews are still working on the shoulder of the crash. Police said to use caution in the area. 

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

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