Motorcycle, tractor-trailer crash shuts down South Cobb Drive near I-285

The southbound lanes of South Cobb Drive were blocked for a couple of hours on Monday afternoon after a crash involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer.

What we know:

The crash happened in the southbound lanes near South Cobb Drive at Interstate 285. The on-ramp to I-285 southbound is also closed.

SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene shortly after 4:30 p.m., showing cones blocking all southbound lanes in front of the Smyrna Inn.

A motorcycle lay on the pavement in front of the on-ramp, and a tractor-trailer was stopped a short distance from the entrance to I-285.

The road was closed for a little more than two hours, but has since reopened.

What we don't know:

Police have not said what caused the crash or whether any injuries were reported. 

Investigators have not released the identity of the motorcyclist. 

The Source: This article is based on observations from SKYFOX 5. The Cobb County Police Department provided details. 

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