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

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.

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

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.

ALERT: Crash; I-75 SB: Moores Mill Rd (MP 254.1), Fulton Co, all lns blkd, Ocrd: 4:35AM, Exp clr: 5:05AM.| 4:50A
— I-75 in ATL (@GDOT_I75_ATL) June 10, 2021

The wreck remains under investigation.

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