The authorities have now disclosed the identities of the four individuals who tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident on Interstate 75 in Bartow County.
The crash occurred on Sunday at around 6:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes. The Bartow County Coroner’s Office has now officially identified the victims involved in the accident. In one car, Dakarai Mason, aged 43, Erin Mason, aged 35, and Brandon Crawford, aged 15, tragically lost their lives. In a separate car, Aimee Odom, aged 21, also succumbed to the crash.
All five victims who were injured in the incident are from Cartersville. However, the names and conditions of these individuals have not been disclosed at this time.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Kia van veered off I-75 northbound and crossed the grass median onto the southbound lanes.
The van collided with a Chevy Tahoe and a Toyota 4Runner. Additionally, the Toyota 4Runner was struck by a commercial truck. According to troopers, a Hyundai SUV also rear-ended the Tahoe.
It is currently unclear what caused the van to cross over into the southbound lanes, according to troopers.