DECATUR, GA – A dump truck crashed on westbound I-20 on Wednesday morning, blocking the right lane and causing traffic delays.
Crash now occupies the right lane on I-20/wb at Wesley Chapel Rd. (exit 68). It’s a slow ride out of Lithonia #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/yHm4YTVkVz
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) January 20, 2021
Triple Team Traffic tweeted the incident initially blocked the right lane of westbound I-20 at the Wesley Chapel Road exit (68) around 7:18 p.m. The crash had been moved to the righthand shoulder within ten minutes.
It is unclear if anyone sustained injuries in the crash.
Further details are not available at this time.
The average loaded dump truck weighs approximately 36 tons, whereas the average car weighs a mere 1.5 tons. This massive size difference means when the two vehicles collide, the car bears the brunt of the damage. If you or a loved one were injured in a collision with a dump truck, then our Atlanta car crash attorney at Brauns Law, PC can assist you in securing compensation. Call us today at 404-418-8244 to request a free consultation to discuss your case.
