Cops: Man dies after being shot, crashing on I-285 in DeKalb

A shooting victim crashed the vehicle he was driving along I-285 West in DeKalb County on Tuesday afternoon, causing major delays on the Perimeter during the evening commute, according to officials.

Police said the man, who was identified as 40-year-old Daniel Booth, has died.

No suspects are in custody at this time, authorities said.

The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. and was located at I-675, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. It was cleared by about 4 p.m.

No other details about the crash or shooting have been released by police.

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