Police ID I-85 wrong-way driver

Aug 31, 2012 - 13:37
 0  0
Police ID I-85 wrong-way driver
Police ID I-85 wrong-way driver

A Florida man was driving the wrong-way pickup truck that fatally collided with another pickup on I-85 in south Fulton County, police said Friday.

William Brock Wright, 49, was killed late Wednesday afteoon when his pickup slammed head-on into the other vehicle on northbound I-85 near Old National Highway and I-285.

”This truck was hauling southbound on the northbound lane, and he dodged a couple of people, a 911 caller told an emergency operator. ”Then he ran head-long into some kind of commercial truck. The car just totally disintegrated.

”It just blew up. The driver of that truck is dead. There’s no way he lived, the caller said.

The passenger in the second pick-up, 49-year-old Christopher O’Day of Canastota, N.Y., died at Grady Memorial Hospital, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The driver of that vehicle, Gary A. Tucker, 62, of Ilion, N.Y., remains in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital, Channel 2 Action News reported.

It was still unclear Friday where the wrong-way vehicle entered the highway.

 

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0
Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.