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Dangerous street takeover turns I-285 into racetrack
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Ashlyn Webb, WSB-TV , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened under the bridge to Glenwood Road, leaving tire marks burned into the pavement.
A street takeover occurred on I-285 in Atlanta , with illegal street racers performing donuts and burnouts near people. The incident happened under the bridge to Glenwood Road, leaving tire marks burned into the pavement. Neighbors expressed concern about the safety of those involved, with one resident noting that someone could have been seriously hurt.
The DeKalb County Police Department received a call about speeding and reckless driving, but officers found the road clear upon arrival. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including video footage of the street takeover.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A street takeover occurred on I-285 in Atlanta, with illegal street racers performing donuts and burnouts near people. The incident happened under the bridge to Glenwood Road, leaving tire marks…
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