1 dead after collision forces vehicle off I-20 into woodline

ATLANTA - Atlanta police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened in the westbound lanes of Interstate 20 early Sunday morning.

Police were called to I-20 at Maynard Terrace SE just after 3:30 a.m. where two vehicles, a black SUV and a red sedan had collided.

The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was taken to the hospital.

The preliminary report revealed the driver of the SUV was the one who lost control.

After hitting the sedan, the SUV continued off the roadway into the woodline.

This investigation remains ongoing as officers learn more.