(Suwanee, Ga., April 24, 2021) – GCPD is investigating an interstate crash that left six people deceased and several others injured. 

Shortly after 6:30pm, officers assigned to the North Precinct along with the Gwinnett County Fire Department were dispatched to an interstate crash on I-85 northbound at the split to I-985.  Callers reported that a vehicle was on its side and engulfed in flames.  Passersby attempted to pull victims from the burning vehicle and render aid. 

As a result of the crash, I-985 northbound was shut down along with several lanes of I-85 northbound.

Six people died at the scene, and several others were transported to local hospitals throughout metro-Atlanta.  One bystander suffered from a minor injury and denied transport.

The vehicle that caught fire was a passenger van.

Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the crash.  Based on statements at the scene, another vehicle may have been directly or indirectly involved in this incident.  To determine exactly what happened, witnesses are urged to call the Accident Investigation Unit tip line at 678-442-5653.  Case Number:  21-031606

Details about the occupants will be released in the coming days.  All the occupants of the vehicle appeared to be adults.