Authorities Called to Collision on Eastbound I-20 Near Stonecrest

Authorities Called to Collision on Eastbound I-20 Near Stonecrest

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – A vehicle crash was reported Friday afternoon on Interstate 20 near Stonecrest, according to Triple Team Traffic.

The accident happened on the eastbound side of I-20 at Exit 71 to Panola Road. It was first recorded shortly after 2:00 p.m.

The circumstances of the incident and the involved parties remain unknown to the public, but as many as two left lanes were blocked by the scene, causing a traffic backup in the area.

Motorists were advised to take Covington Highway as an alternate route.

Now a TRAVEL ADVISORY, two left lanes blocked; delays building. Avoid and use Covington Hwy. #ATLtraffic https://t.co/gQUfNe7Jyo pic.twitter.com/89VCfHEmkF

— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) January 3, 2025

By 2:27 p.m., the scene had been moved to the shoulder and all travel lanes had been reopened to traffic.

No injuries have been reported as of this writing.

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