Troopers investigate deadly tractor-trailer crash on I-85 in Fairburn
Troopers investigate a deadly crash along I-85 at GA-74 in Fairburn on Dec. 9, 2021. (FOX 5)
FAIRBURN, Ga. - One person is dead and seven others injured after troopers said a tractor-trailer struck several cars while driving along Interstate 85 in Fairburn on Thursday afternoon.
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The Georgia State Patrol said that tractor-trailer was heading south on I-85 just north of Georgia Highway 74 when traffic in front of it slowed. Troopers said the truck was following too close and struck several vehicles in front.
Troopers investigate a deadly crash along I-85 at GA-74 in Fairburn on Dec. 9, 2021. (FOX 5)
One person, identified as 66-year-old Jerome Miller, was flown to Grady Memorial Hospital where they later died.
Seven others were transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment.
Troopers investigate a deadly crash along I-85 at GA-74 in Fairburn on Dec. 9, 2021. (FOX 5)
The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is assisting with this crash investigation.
Charges are pending.
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