New details released about wrong-way driver in I-75 crash

New information has been released regarding a wrong-way crash on I-75 that occurred early Friday morning, involving two Spelman College students.

The driver, 20-year-old Addison Thornton, and her 17-year-old passenger were both confirmed by Spelman College as students of the prestigious Atlanta-based institution. According to Channel 2 Action News, a spokesperson for the college issued a statement on Friday, acknowledging the involvement of two students in the off-campus traffic accident that caused significant delays on I-75/85 for several hours.

Thornton, who was behind the wheel of the car, is currently being held in the Fulton County Jail, facing multiple charges. Authorities revealed that Thornton failed a DUI test at the scene, and a fake driver’s license was discovered during the investigation…

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