CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A major multi-vehicle killed the driver of an SUV Saturday afternoon after they rear-ended an 18-wheeler causing a five-vehicle crash on I-285 west.
Several lanes were closed but the entire interstate opened back up around 9 p.m., according to Georgia Department of Transportation. The wreck happened near exit 58 just under Loop Bridge Road. The tractor-trailer was disabled in the gore after being hit, according to Clayton County Police.
Eight other people suffered minor injuries in the accident, police said.
GDOT officials said there is no estimated time for when the interstate could re-open. All drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes and avoid the area.
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