ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A truck driver was arrested in a crash on I-85 in Jackson County that left one person dead and another critically injured Monday evening. The accident happened in the northbound lanes near SR 11/US 129 in Jefferson, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Georgia State Patrol said a Penske truck slammed into the back of a Toyota Corolla and push it into the median. The truck then hit a Nissan Altima, which hit a Chevrolet Trax and a Ford F-150. The driver of the Corolla was taken to the hospital, where they later died. Their identity has not been released. The Altima’s driver was also hospitalized with serious injuries. The Penske truck driver was arrested on charges of second-degree vehicular homicide and following too closely. Authorities have not released their identity. The crash closed all northbound lanes for hours. The highway reopened around 8:30 p.m. Return to Atlanta News First for updates on this developing story. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.
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