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Fatality crash

Post Date:09/01/2024 11:46 a.m.

Dunwoody, GA - September 1, 2024 - On the morning September 1, 2024, at 3:48am, officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on I-285 WB at Ashford Dunwoody Rd. Officers arrived and found two vehicles involved in a crash with entrapment.

A white Scion was traveling west on I-285 at Ashford Dunwoody Rd. The Scion began changing lanes towards the GA 400 exit ramp. At the same time, red F-250 was entering I-285 westbound from Ashford Dunwoody Rd. The F-250 and Scion collided in a motor vehicle crash at the bottom of the entrance ramp. The driver and passenger of the Scion were entrapped in the vehicle which required extrication by Dekalb Fire personnel. The passenger of the Scion, a 33-year-old female, succumbed to her injuries on scene and the driver was transported to North Fulton Hospital in stable condition. The driver of the F-250 suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was not transported to the hospital. The Dekalb Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene and took custody of the victim. Her identity will be released once family has been notified. There are no other details at this time.

This crash is under investigation and anyone with additional information is asked to contact Officer Smith via email.

Please direct all media requests by email to Sgt. Michael Cheek

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