2 men killed last week crossing I-85 near Buford Connector identified
A view of I-85 southbound at Georgia 400 in Atlanta on July 31, 2025.
ATLANTA - Traffic along Interstate 85 southbound near Georgia 400 was shut down for hours late Thursday night after a deadly crash involving at least two pedestrians, according to police.
What we know:
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, all lanes of southbound traffic were shut down near the Buford Connector overpass as authorities investigated the crash.
Investigators say a 51-year-old and 49-year-old, later identified as 49-year-old David C. Haynes and 51-year-old Glenn E. Young, man were trying to cross the southbound lanes of the interstate when they were both hit by a vehicle.
One of the pedestrians was subsequently hit by another vehicle.
The two pedestrians who were involved in the crash died at the scene.
Authorities say both drivers remained on the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.
What we don't know:
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. It is not known why the men were on the interstate.
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The Source: The Georgia Department of Transportation provided the details for this article.