2 killed, 3 injured in crash on Buford Highway in Doraville, officials say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Two people have died, and two others are in critical condition following a two-vehicle collision late Friday morning in the 5200 block of Buford Highway in Doraville.

According to a spokesperson for Doraville, a Mazda was traveling on Buford Highway near Interstate 285 when it collided head-on with a Chevrolet Silverado traveling north.

Two people in the Mazda were killed, and the other two were transported to Grady Memorial Hospital with critical injuries. 

The driver of the Silverado was also injured. Although the driver's condition is unknown, the spokesperson stated that the driver was stable.

The Georgia State Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash.

"I have been around Buford Highway for 50 years, I have never seen anything like this before," one resident shared with FOX 5.

Multiple lanes of Buford Highway were closed following the crash and drivers were asked to avoid the area. 

"First police came in. Then, the ambulance came in. Two people died and I believe it by the way the car is wrecked. I feel for the family members who lost two right there," Samantha Cortes commented.

At this time, no additional information about the collision victims has been released.

"Awful, terrible to see. It makes me nervous to drive," Emily Heenan, the Doraville Police PIO expressed.

Police say the driver of the Mazda was traveling at a high rate speed and is likely to be charged if released from the hospital.