One person died and at least one other person was badly hurt in a chain of events that happened on Interstate 16 on Wednesday night. The first accident happened when a car and a truck struck near mile marker 117 on westbound I-16, about a mile from U.S. 301 South, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
At the same time that cops were looking into the first crash, an even worse accident happened. Just as rescue workers arrived, there was a violent crash between two 18-wheeler trucks. Tragically, one of the truck drivers died in this second crash, making things on the highway even worse than they were before.
After the crashes, there were big problems with traffic because emergency workers had to work quickly to clear the area and help the hurt. At least one person was seriously hurt in the first crash, but the authorities haven’t said anything about their situation yet.
Late into the night, the Georgia State Patrol and other area first responders were at the scene putting together the pieces of what happened. Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the accidents, but the weather and how well people could see on the roads may have had something to do with it.
The crashes have shown how dangerous it is to drive on one of Georgia’s busiest highways. The investigation is still going on, but the identities of those involved, including the truck driver who sadly died, should be made public in the next few days.
People who live or work in the area or who travel there are being asked to stay up to date on any new information and stay away from the area if they can. The story is still forming, and more details will be added as they become available.
