Two people are dead after officials say they tried to cross Interstate I-85 on Thursday night.
It happened in the southbound lanes around 9 p.m. near Buford Highway. Lanes were temporarily shut down as police investigated.
Police said a 51-year-old man and 49-year-old man were both hit by vehicles on the interstate. They have not been identified.
Both drivers involved remained on the scene.
Investigators from the Accident Investigations Unit arrived at the scene to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
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