Driver killed after crashing into tow truck on I-575 in Holly Springs

A man was killed Monday afternoon after crashing into a tow truck stopped on I-575 in Holly Springs, police said.

The wreck happened in the northbound lanes of the interstate just north of Holly Street at about 1:45 p.m. Officers said a white car struck the back of a tow truck that was stopped in the emergency lane.

The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 37-year-old Craig Brown of Woodstock by police.

The driver of the tow truck was taken to Northside Cherokee Hospital with minor injuries.

⚠️ TRAVEL ADVISORY Holly Springs: I-575/nb s. of Hwy. 5 (Exit 14), fatality crash investigation. Just left lane open. Delays back to Sixes (Exit 11). Take Hwy. 5. as an alt. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/sudMeIYVni
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) February 13, 2023

The incident remains under investigation and police did not say what caused the crash.

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