2 dead after wrong-way driver crash on I-285EB at Buford Highway

2 killed by crash on I-285EB Thursday morning

Two people are dead after a crash on Interstate 285 in the eastbound lanes near Buford Highway after a wrong-way driver got onto the interstate.

DORAVILLE, Ga. - A fatal crash closed several lanes early Thursday morning on Interstate 285 eastbound near Buford Highway.

What we know:

According to Doraville police, a car began driving in the wrong direction up an exit ramp from Buford Highway to I-285. After striking another vehicle on the ramp, the offending vehicle continued on its path and made its way onto the interstate, traveling in the wrong direction.

It was at this time that the offending vehicle crashed into another vehicle, resulting in a fire.

It was initially reported that one person in the offending vehicle was deceased on the scene and 6 people were transported to a hospital.

Police just told FOX 5 Atlanta that one of those people, who was a passenger in a van, has also died. The other passengers remain at Grady Memorial Hospital as of 7 a.m.

It appears the crash happened around 5 a.m.  As of 8 a.m., all lanes had reopened. 

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OTHER CRASHES

A crash shortly after 6 a.m. impacted multiple lanes on I-75/I-85 before University Avenue.

Another crash was reported shortly before 6 a.m. on I-75NB near Marietta Highway. That crash has already moved to the shoulder. 

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