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I-85 shut down in Atlanta after crash with pedestrian
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Alex Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.
A crash involving a pedestrian has resulted in the shutdown of Interstate 85 in Atlanta . m. on Wednesday night, prompting the closure of all southbound lanes near Metropolitan Parkway.
The Georgia Department of Transportation has confirmed the road closure, with Atlanta police and fire units responding to the scene. GDOT cameras show the interstate being blocked by emergency responders. Further details about the crash, including the condition of those involved, have not been confirmed.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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