1 dead in downtown connector crash that shut down lanes for hours

Police have reopened the northbound lanes of Interstate 75/Interstate 85 after a deadly crash.

Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Shields first reported the crash near the University Ave exit around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday on Channel 2 Action News This Morning.

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Atlanta police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that one pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. Police pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Police cleared the scene at 9:15 a.m.

Shields says drivers can use Interstate 285, Hwy 41 or Hwy 29 as alternates if there are still delays.

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It’s not the only crash on the downtown connector this morning.

Shields reports that a multi-car crash now has lanes blocked on I-75/85 NB near 17th Street. Channel 2 Action News has reached out to confirm if there were any injuries in that crash.

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