A pedestrian was struck by six vehicles and killed while trying to cross I-285 on Tuesday evening, authorities said.
The incident occurred in westbound lanes of the Perimeter at Old National Highway about 8 p.m., Georgia State Patrol spokeswoman Franka Young told AJC.com. Authorities have not identified the pedestrian killed.
No change with this traffic RED ALERT on I-285/wb (Inner Loop) west of I-85. Continue to use Forest Pkwy and Hwy 166/wb as an alternate. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/IxVP03tBiP
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) October 7, 2020
All lanes of I-285 West were shut down while police investigated, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. The lanes reopened by 11 p.m.
Clayton/Fulton Co: Crash Investigation Cleared...I-285/wb (Inner Loop) past I-85 (Exit 61). All lanes now OPEN. https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/HBPy5JGLPQ
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) October 7, 2020
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