Jessica Lopez : “Tragic I-75 Crash in Bartow County Leaves 4 Dead, 6 Injured”

A devastating multi-car crash on I-75 Southbound in Bartow County, Atlanta, has left the community in shock. The tragic incident occurred near mile marker 286, causing chaos and grief among drivers and residents in the area.

Jessica Lopez, who was working at the Sunoco gas station near the crash site, witnessed the aftermath of the collision. She described how distressed and emotional drivers sought refuge at her store as they were stuck in traffic due to the road closure.

According to reports from the Georgia State Patrol, a Kia van travelling northbound on I-75 veered off the road, crossed the grass median, and collided with a Chevy Tahoe and a Toyota 4Runner in the southbound lanes. This initial impact set off a chain reaction involving two more vehicles, resulting in a devastating outcome.

Tragically, four individuals lost their lives in the crash. The victims have been identified as 43-year-old Dakarai Mason, 35-year-old Erin Mason, their 15-year-old son Brandon Crawford, and 21-year-old Aimee Odom. Erin Mason, a civilian employee with the Holly Springs Police Department, was among those who tragically perished in the collision.

The Holly Springs Police Department released a statement mourning the loss of Erin Mason and asking for privacy and prayers for the Mason family during this difficult time. The news of the fatalities and injuries from the crash has deeply affected the close-knit community in Bartow County.

Erin Mason’s uncle has requested privacy and prayers for the family, while Bartow County schools have also urged the community to pray for Brandon Crawford and his family as they navigate this heartbreaking situation.

As investigations continue into the cause of the crash, the community is coming together to support each other and offer condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time.