Wednesday October 30th, 2024 1:36AM

Driver of big rig killed in northeast Georgia interstate crash

By AccessWDUN Staff

Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol say they don't know why the driver of a northbound tractor trailer on I-85 crossed the median and hit a southbound rig Thursday afternoon in Hart County.

Both tractor trailers burst into flames on impact.

The driver of the northbound rig was killed, according to a report from WLHR radio in Hartwell. The other driver was injured.

The fatal crash happened around 2 p.m. and the interstate was closed for several hours.

No identities have been released.  

 

  • Associated Categories: Local/State News
  • Associated Tags: Fatal Accident, Georgia State Patrol, I-85, Hart County, tractor trailer crash
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