Crime & Safety

Woman Killed in Accident on I-85

Accident occurred north of Highway 20.

A 54-year-old woman is dead as a result of a June 10 accident on I-85.

According to police, the woman was traveling northbound on I-85 between Highway 20 and Hamilton Mill Road at approximately 10:20 p.m. when her vehicle left the roadway and veered into the left median. The preliminary investigation shows the vehicle overturned after the woman attempted to reenter the roadway and lost control of her vehicle.

The accident is under investigation. Police say alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

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The identity of the driver has not been released pending notification of kin.


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