A person was found dead on Interstate 285 near the Buford Highway exit Thursday night, July 23, prompting a multi-hour shutdown of the DeKalb County stretch of highway that borders Dunwoody and Brookhaven.
Several police and fire units responded to the scene, where officers discovered the victim near a white Chevrolet pickup truck, according to WSB-TV, which reported the investigation on its 11 p.m. broadcast. The person has not been identified, and no cause of death has been released.
A witness told WSB-TV's Channel 2 Action News during its early-morning broadcast Friday, July 24, that they saw a dispute between two drivers following a crash at the location. That account has not been independently confirmed by police.
Lanes on I-285 near the Buford Highway exit reopened overnight.
What we don't know
DeKalb County Police had not issued a press release or named a spokesperson for the investigation as of Friday morning, July 25. The victim's identity, age, and sex have not been released. No cause of death has been confirmed by the medical examiner's office, and no arrests have been announced.
Local impact
The Buford Highway exit on I-285 sits at the boundary of Dunwoody and Brookhaven, making this stretch of interstate a daily commute route for thousands of residents in both cities. Thursday night's closure affected multiple lanes and lasted several hours before traffic resumed overnight.
No follow-up briefing or press conference has been announced by DeKalb County Police.
Contact information
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the DeKalb County Police Department or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
