Driver involved in I-675 wreck in critical condition
A man is in critical condition after he was involved in a wreck that closed a busy interstate for nearly four hours, authorities said.
One car was involved in the wreck, which happened on I-675 near Ellenwood Road. All southbound lanes were shut down while authorities worked to investigate and clear the wreck. Lanes reopened about 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
RED ALERT in Clayton Co. Injury crash has ALL LANES BLOCKED on I-675/sb at Forest Pkwy (exit 5) in Ellenwood. Traffic is detoured onto exit 5, then back on to I-675. Use I-75 as your alternate. https://t.co/YULjFukFkK #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/a2d2eSMA4L
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) June 2, 2019
The man driving the car was “driving an excessive speed of at least 100 miles per hour,” according to Clayton police spokeswoman Marcena Davis. She said he lost control of the car and crashed near the wood line.
The man was taken to a hospital, where he is expected to survive, Davis said.
Heads up drivers: pic.twitter.com/bv8LzKwQSk
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) June 2, 2019
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