All articles tagged with #interstate 85
A seven-car pile-up on Interstate 85 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina has resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter, Heather and Cheyenne Padgett, and multiple injuries. The crash occurred near mile marker 60 when a disabled vehicle was hit, causing a chain reaction of collisions. The incident led to the closure of part of I-85, with a detour in place.
The Powdersville Fire Department in South Carolina responded to a car submerged in water following an accident on Interstate 85 near mile marker 37. Swift water rescue team members searched the car but found no occupants inside. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and tow companies are on the scene providing assistance.
A driver was killed in a fatal crash on Interstate 85 in Greenville County, South Carolina. The sedan went off the right side of the road and collided with a tree. The victim's identity has not been released, and the South Carolina Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation.
Multiple deadly car crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina, with one happening on Brookshire Freeway and another on Interstate 85 North. One person died at each scene, and further details are being investigated.
Part of Interstate 85 in Cleveland County, North Carolina, has been shut down due to a vehicle fire. The southbound lanes are closed, and emergency personnel are on the scene. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and can find real-time traffic updates online.
A carjacking in Mauldin, South Carolina, led to a high-speed chase along Interstate 385 and Interstate 85. One suspect was caught after running from the stolen vehicle, while another suspect was taken into custody. During the arrest, police found three firearms and approximately 71 grams of marijuana. The suspects face charges including possession with intent to distribute, possession of a stolen vehicle, and unlawful carrying of a pistol, in addition to charges related to the carjacking.
Five people were killed and three others injured in a three-vehicle collision on a ramp to the southbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Duluth, Georgia, on Labor Day. A vehicle went over a wall of the elevated ramp, falling onto traffic lanes. The crash led to road closures but has since reopened. The identities of the victims and further details about the incident have not been released.
All lanes of Interstate 85 Northbound were closed for about 45 minutes due to a crash near Exit 91 for NC 8/Cotton Grove Road. The cause of the crash and the status of those involved are unknown at this time.