Driver in critical condition after 3-vehicle crash on I-75 in Atlanta

A driver was in critical condition after an early-morning wreck involving three vehicles on I-75 South near the Peachtree Battle Avenue overpass.

Credit: John Spink / john.spink@ajc.com

Credit: John Spink / john.spink@ajc.com

A driver was in critical condition after an early-morning wreck involving three vehicles on I-75 South near the Peachtree Battle Avenue overpass.

A driver was taken to the hospital in critical condition Thursday after an early-morning wreck involving three vehicles on I-75 South in Atlanta, authorities said.

The crash, which occurred around 4:30 a.m. near the Peachtree Battle Avenue overpass, blocked all lanes for more than two hours.

A Dodge pickup truck was traveling south on the interstate when it was rear-ended by a Hyundai Elantra, police said.

Credit: John Spink/john.spin@ajc.com

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Credit: John Spink/john.spin@ajc.com

A Dodge pickup truck was traveling south on the interstate when it was rear-ended by a Hyundai Elantra, according to a news release from Atlanta police. The Dodge then struck the barrier wall and a third vehicle, another pickup truck, then hit a piece of debris, police said.

The driver of the Hyundai, whose name was not released, was listed in critical condition, police said. The other two drivers had minor injuries.

The wreck remains under investigation.

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