Driver charged in fatal accident that shut down Interstate 85

NORCROSS, Ga. — A deadly accident that shut down southbound Interstate 85 for about five hours on Sunday morning has led to vehicular homicide charges against one of the drivers.

Three vehicles were involved, including a tanker truck that overturned, near Jimmy Carter Boulevard (Exit 99) in Norcross.

The driver of the first vehicle, Niamani Sade Defares, struck the rear of a motorcycle, causing both occupants to be ejected from the motorcycle…

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