ATLANTA - A multi-vehicle crash on the Downtown Connector caused a significant backup of traffic late Tuesday afternoon.
What we know:
The Georgia State Patrol confirmed a Chevrolet Silverado made an improper lane change, sideswiping a commercial vehicle.
The Silverado then continued across multiple lanes of traffic, hitting a box truck in the rear passenger bumper.
The box truck overturned on its driver's side, blocking three right travel lanes. The truck driver was taken to the hospital.
Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. Traffic slowed significantly on I-75/85 Connector at Langford Parkway where a crash appeared to involve a law enforcement vehicle. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene at 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2025. SKYFOX 5 flew over the southbound lanes on I-75/85 before Langford Parkway at 4 p.m. A smashed Fulton County Sheriff's Office vehicle could be partially seen from under the overpass.
The office confirmed one of its deputies was "involved in an accident."
What we don't know:
This is an ongoing investigation.
The Source: SKYFOX 5 flew over the southbound lanes on I-75/85 before Langford Parkway at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. FOX 5 Atlanta is working to learn more information about this incident.
