DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A head-on collision involving a garbage truck Friday afternoon near Stonecrest has claimed the life of a driver, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
The fatal accident unfolded in the area of Stone Mountain Lithonia Road and Lithonia Industrial Boulevard. FOX 5 Atlanta first reported about the incident at 4:04 p.m.
An investigation into the cause of the wreck remains in progress, but DeKalb County Fire Rescue said the person was driving a sedan when it was hit head-on by the truck.
Aerial footage captured by SKYFOX 5 shows significant front-end damaged to a four-door sedan.
All lanes in the area were shut down during the emergency response and investigation, causing a traffic backup that stretched down to S. Deshon Road. Alternate routes were recommended.
Officials continue to investigate.
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