I-20 crash in Douglas County leaves 1 person dead
One person is dead following a major crash that shut down all westbound lanes on I-20 in Douglas County for at least three hours Sunday morning, according to officials.
The crash was reported shortly after 9:15 a.m. at Thornton Road, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Cobb County police said a car struck a stalled tractor-trailer.
The big rig had a mechanical issue and came to a stop in a travel lane, according to a news release. Shortly after, a 2018 Toyota Camry crashed into the rear of the truck.
The driver of the Toyota, 39-year-old Nicholle Knight of Atlanta, died at the scene, the news release states. The truck driver did not need medical attention.
By noon, one lane had reopened, and it was fully clear by 1 p.m.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Cobb police at 770-499-3987.
