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Woman killed in crash on I-85 near Druid Hills Road, police say
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · As published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Officers were called to the scene just after 2 a.
A fatal accident occurred on a major highway in Atlanta . m. on Sunday.
The incident happened when a vehicle struck a guardrail. The driver was hurt but is expected to recover. A passenger in the vehicle did not survive and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Further information about this incident is available from local news sources, including Atlanta News First, as the story continues to unfold.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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