Fiery Crash on I-85 in Jackson County
A tragic accident occurred on I-85 in Jackson County, Georgia, resulting in the loss of eight lives from a Gwinnett County family.
A semitrailer struck a Dodge van, causing it to burst into flames, according to law enforcement. The crash happened when the semitrailer, driven by 33-year-old Kane Hammock, followed the van too closely on the interstate.
- The truck driver, Kane Hammock, has been charged with:
- Eight counts of second-degree vehicular homicide
- Second-degree vehicular feticide
- Following too closely
- Distracted driving
- Operating a vehicle without a current plate
No additional statements were made by the authorities or the family.
Author's summary: Truck driver charged in fatal I-85 crash.