2 Seriously Injured After 4-Car Accident Shuts Down I-85N

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA -- A Gwinnett County police officer was one of two people seriously injured during a four-car accident that shut down 85N for 2.5 hours, according to Gwinnett County Police.

The officer and a 33-year-old woman were both transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver in a third vehicle, a 21-year-old woman, was checked for complaints of injuries on scene but was not transported. The driver of the final vehicle, a 31-year-old man, did not complain of any injuries, and he was eventually released and drove his vehicle from the scene.

The accident occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. on I-85N south of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in unincorporated Suwanee.

The other three vehicles were taken to police headquarters for further analysis. Due to the severity of the collision the Accident Investigation Unit was called to the scene to investigate the collision. Four lanes of I-85N were shut down for approximately 2.5 hours. The cause of the collision is still being investigated., police said.

Gwinnett Police are on the scene of a serious injury collision on 85N, approximately 1 mile south of Lawrenceville Suwanee Road. At least four vehicles appear to be involved. The Accident Investigation Unit has been called to investigate the collision.