Person Killed In Crash, Fire On I-85

Gwinnett County fire officials confirmed that one person was killed in a car crash and fire on Interstate 85 early Monday morning.

Officials said several driver called 911 just after 4 a.m. to report a car heading north on I-85 from DeKalb County at a high rate of speed.

A short while later, officials told Channel 2 Action News reporter Mike Petchenik at the scene that they received another call about a car on fire near the I-985 split.

Fire officials said when they arrived at the scene, the car was engulfed in flames. A body was found inside the vehicle, authorities said.

Officials said early investigation indicates that the driver lost control, went airborne and struck a sign post.

The victim’s name has not been released.