Motorcyclist dies in 3-vehicle crash on Downtown Connector

A multivehicle crash on the Downtown Connector left a man dead Wednesday afternoon, Atlanta police said.

Officers responded to the wreck in the northbound lanes at North Avenue about 4 p.m., police spokesman Officer Anthony Grant said. The crash involved two sedans and a motorcycle.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while the drivers of both sedans sustained injuries and were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, police said.

The motorcyclist was identified as 47-year-old Anthony McCutcheon of South Carolina, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office told AJC.com on Thursday afternoon.

GRIDLOCK ALERT Atlanta: Crash Investigation...Connector/nb (I-75/85) at 10th St (Exit 250). Just 2 right lanes open. Brake lights start before I-20. Hwy 29, becoming Northside Dr, as well as Peachtree St and I-285 are alternates. https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/F1ByrSTtPL
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) November 4, 2020

Investigators are continuing to investigate the crash, Grant confirmed.

The fatal wreck caused heavy delays, and all but two lanes were closed until 7:50 p.m., the WSB 24-Hour Traffic Center reported.

TRAVEL ADVISORY Atlanta: Crash Investigation Cleared...Connector/nb (I-75/85) at 10th St (Exit 250). All lanes now OPEN. Delays still start before I-20 but will start to improve. Northside Dr. or Peachtree St still alternates. https://t.co/j2xHL1ZFrc #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/S67Tqryytk
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) November 5, 2020

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