Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-20 Westbound in Douglas County

August 24, 2023
1 min read
A fatal crash has caused the closure of I-20 Westbound at Mile Marker 42 in Douglas County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The exact time of the incident and the identities of those involved have not been released at this time.

A fatal crash has caused the closure of I-20 Westbound at Mile Marker 42 in Douglas County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The exact time of the incident and the identities of those involved have not been released at this time.

The closure may have in significant traffic impacts as commuters and travelers are advised to seek alternative routes. The estimated time for the reopening of the lanes remains uncertain, as authorities continue to investigate the incident.

Authorities have not provided any details regarding the circumstances that led to the crash. The Georgia Department of Public Safety is currently on the scene conducting a thorough investigation. Updates regarding the incident will be provided as soon as they become available.


A fatal crash has caused the closure of I-20 Westbound at Mile Marker 42 in Douglas County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The exact time of the incident and the identities of those involved have not been released at this time.
Thom Chandler

Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.