3 siblings among 4 killed in fiery crash on I-75 in Clayton County, police say

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Four people and a dog are dead after an overnight crash on I-75 in Clayton County, according to police.

“It’s just horrific,” said Clayton County Police Community Liaison Julia Isaac.

It happened a little after 1 a.m. Friday on I-75 South just before the I-285 eastbound exit.

Clayton County police say a car was going over 100 mph.

“That vehicle clipped another vehicle, overturned hitting a tree, bursting into flames. Two people were ejected from the vehicle. Two people and a dog remained inside of the car,” said Isaac.

All four people and the dog in the speeding car were killed. Police say they do not believe the car was racing.

Clayton County detectives say three of the victims are siblings ages 21, 18, and 12. The fourth victim, a female, still hasn’t been identified.

The person in the clipped car was injured and taken to Grady Hospital.

Clayton County’s public information officer says it was a traumatic scene for responding officers.

“I just spoke with one of the sergeants on the scene, she said this is one of the most horrific scenes she’s ever seen so yes, our officers will probably seek assistance from our chaplains and our peer support and everything,” said Julia Isaac, Clayton County Police Department Community Liaison.

Isaac also says this is one of three big wrecks from overnight and speeding is a huge problem at this time of night due to the empty roadways.

“In reference to driving in Atlanta, please please drive safely. Drive the speed limit. Drive carefully. Be considerate of other drivers,” said Isaac.

All lanes reopened just before 6 a.m.

The crash remains under investigation.

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