A blown tire caused a fatal accident on I-20 Saturday night, police said.

At about 8:30 p.m., Anoa Sulaiman, 25, was driving a 1995 Lexus GS300 westbound on the interstate when a right rear tire blew out, said Atlanta police spokeswoman Kim Jones.

Her vehicle swerved and struck a 2003 Ford Expedition. Christopher Saladrigas, 27, was ejected from the SUV and died on the scene.

The wreck occurred in the vicinity of I-20's intersection with I-285, west of downtown.

No charges have been filed at the time.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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