Death investigation closes I-985 exit ramp in Hall County

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  April 28, 2026 6:33am EDT
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The Brief

    • Police shut down the northbound Exit 12 ramp on I-985 overnight in Hall County.
    • Georgia State Patrol and Hall County deputies were seen responding to the scene.
    • The ramp has since reopened, and the investigation details remain unclear.

HALL COUNTY, Ga. - A police investigation temporarily shut down an exit ramp overnight on Interstate 985 in Hall County for a death investigation.

What we know:

Authorities closed the northbound exit ramp at Exit 12 as Georgia State Patrol troopers and Hall County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene. 

Traffic was diverted while crews worked the scene, but the ramp has since reopened.

What we don't know:

Details about what prompted the death investigation, which was confirmed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, have not been released.

What's next:

Limited information has been released at this time. FOX 5 Atlanta has reached out to authorities. Check back for an update.

The Source

  • Information was gathered at the scene by a photojournalist for FOX 5 Atlanta. 

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