Driver dies after crashing into median on I-285, police say

Video provided by GDOT shows all lanes of I-285 EB at Jonesboro Road closed due to a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Dec. 12, 2021. (Georgia Department of Transportation)

A crash shut down all lanes of Interstate 285 east at Jonesboro Road in Atlanta on Sunday evening.

It happened at the ramp to Jonesboro Road along I-285 eastbound. Atlanta police responded at around 11:16 p.m. to find a driver, who was involved in the collision, unresponsive. Medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene of the crash. 

Investigators said the driver appeared to have lost control and struck a median. 

Police do not anticipate charges but said the investigation is ongoing.

I-285 remained closed past midnight on Monday while investigators worked and cleared the scene. 

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