JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. — Those involved in a five-car crash that killed one driver and left another critically injured have been identified.
Georgia State Patrol responded to a crash on Interstate 85 in Jackson County on Monday that left the northbound interstate closed for several hours.
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GSP said a truck being driven by Antonio Burke, 52, was following too closely and crashed into a Toyota Corolla and Nissan Altima.
The driver of the Corolla, 43-year-old Jackson Marcano, was pronounced dead at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
The driver of the Altima was also rushed to Northeast Georgia Medical Center and is listed in critical condition.
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Two other cars were involved, but suffered only minor damage.
Burke was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide and following too closely.
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