Motorist killed in wreck on I-20 in Douglas County

A motorist was killed Friday in a predawn crash on I-20 in Douglas County.

The single-vehicle wreck happened around 6 a.m. on I-20 eastbound near Lee Road.

A vehicle ran off the right side of the interstate and struck a tree, according to Chata Spikes, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation.

Spikes said there was a fatality in the crash, which shut down the right lane of the interstate.

The name of the person killed was not immediately available.

About the Author

Mike Morris

Funeral for fallen DeKalb firefighter to bring mourners to Truist Park

2h ago

Katt Williams assault case takes bizarre turn with AI-created arguments

2h ago

Police abandoned area where 8-year-old was shot, detective testifies

2h ago

Featured

Metro Atlanta consumers grapple with higher prices on food, other goods

Inflation recently reached its highest level this year, with prices increasing for food, housing and other necessities.

Raffensperger, who rebuffed Trump in 2020, runs for Georgia governor

He was the Republican who told Donald Trump no. Now the secretary of state is telling Georgia voters he wants to be their next governor.

South Georgia football coach resigns after 0-5 start

Wayne County’s John Mohring resigned Tuesday afternoon, becoming the third GHSA football coach to step down since the season began.