Lanes of East-West Connector reopen after deadly crash

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The East-West Connector in Smyrna was shut down Wednesday afternoon as police investigated a fatal crash.

The accident happened near Fontaine and Cooper Lake roads.

NewsChopper 2 was over the scene, where crews loaded a wrecked car onto a tow truck.

The lanes have since reopened.

It's unclear how many people were killed.

TRENDING STORIES:

• Family has questions surrounding drowning death of college student at pool party
• Farmers say hot, dry weather is perfect for your favorite Georgia-grown fruit
• Neighbor accused of killing 63-year-old Fayetteville woman

Cox Media Group