July 10th, 2025 – 5:00 PM

WRGA News Staff Reports –

A fatal accident shut down part of I-75 South near the GA-92 exit in the Bartow County-Acworth area Wednesday evening.

According to information provided by the Georgia State Patrol, troopers were called to the scene just before 7 PM near mile marker 278.

Investigators say a gray Mazda 3 was traveling in the right lane when it hit an aluminum trailer ramp that was lying in the road.

Moments later, a blue Peterbilt tractor-trailer also struck the ramp, which caused a fuel leak. The truck driver pulled over to the shoulder to check the damage.

Shortly after, a black Ford Taurus SUV veered off the road and slammed into the back of the trailer attached to the parked semi.

Due to the fuel spill, a TRIP (Towing and Recovery Incentive Program) response was activated to help clear the scene.

The driver of the SUV died from their injuries at the scene.