Fatal Crash
Fatal Crash Shuts Down Westbound I-20 in Cobb County
Incident record
August 22, 2026
I-20
Cobb County, GA
Georgia
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Injuries reported
Reported
State Patrol: Marietta
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A fatal crash has closed all westbound lanes of Interstate 20 in Cobb County, Georgia, between Riverside Parkway and Thornton Road, according to 11 Alive.
Details surrounding the crash, including the number of vehicles involved and how many people were hurt, have not yet been released. The extent of the closure has prompted authorities to divert westbound traffic away from the affected stretch of highway while the scene is cleared.
No information has been made public regarding the identities of those involved, and the circumstances that led to the crash remain unclear. It is not yet known which agency is leading the response or how long the closure is expected to last.
Drivers traveling through the area should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes until westbound lanes reopen.
This report will be updated as officials release more information about the crash.
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