Atlanta, GA

Wrong-Way GA-400 Crash Kills Woman, Injures Man

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November 18, 2024

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Wrong-Way GA-400 Crash Kills Woman, Injures Man

ATLANTA, GA — A wrong-way, head-on GA-400 crash killed a 24-year-old woman early Sunday morning, Atlanta Police said.

Police said the crash occurred around 5:15 a.m. on GA-400 North near Lenox Road.

A Kia Sorento and a Toyota Rav4 collided, killing the driver of the Sorento at the scene and injuring the 52-year-old male driver of the Rav4, police said. The man was taken to a local hospital, police said.

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Police did not say which vehicle was suspected of heading the wrong way, leading to the fatal crash.

Atlanta Police’s Accident Investigations Unit is overseeing the crash probe.

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Person shot outside Lindbergh MARTA station, police confirm

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8 hours ago

November 18, 2024

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Person shot outside Lindbergh MARTA station, police confirm

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Aftermath of Lindbergh MARTA station shooting on Nov. 17, 2024.

ATLANTA – MARTA police are investigating a shooting outside the Lindbergh MARTA station.

It happened in front of one of the parking decks on Sunday evening.

One victim is being treated for their injuries. One person was taken into custody. Neither of them have been identified, nor has a motive.

Aftermath of Lindbergh MARTA station shooting on Nov. 17, 2024.

This investigation remains active.

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Atlanta, GA

Loved ones honor car crash victims in Decatur

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16 hours ago

November 17, 2024

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Loved ones honor car crash victims in Decatur

A group of friends, neighbors and activists in Decatur came together on Sunday to remember the victims killed in car crashes in and around the city. They’re calling for more safety improvements to prevent more traffic deaths.

Posted November 17, 2024 9:15pm EST

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Atlanta, GA

Crash closes lanes of I-285 West in Sandy Springs

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23 hours ago

November 17, 2024

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Crash closes lanes of I-285 West in Sandy Springs

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A crash has closed three lanes of I-285 West in Sandy Springs, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on I-285 West past Northside Drive in Sandy Springs, just before the Chattahoochee River and the eastern edge of Cumberland.

GDOT said the three right lanes of the highway are blocked. The scene is expected to be cleared around 2:30 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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