Crime & Safety

Fatal Crash near I-20 and I-285 Saturday Night

Blown tire caused the accident, police say.

A blown tire may have caused a fatal accident Saturday night in the westbound lanes of I_20 near the northbound lanes of I-285, according to an e-mail news release from the Atlanta Police Department.

Anoa Sulaiman, 25, was driving her 1995 Lexus in the far right lane of I-20 about 8:30 p.m. when the right rear tire blew out, causing her vehicle to swerve and strike a 2003 Ford Expedition, cccording to Atlanta police spokesperson Kim Jones.

A passenger in the Expedition, Christopher Saladrigas, 27, was ejected and died on the scene.

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Police said no charges have been filed. The incident remains under investigation.


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