Fatal crash closes part of Lakewood Avenue in SW Atlanta Tuesday night

ATLANTA – Atlanta police say a fatal two-vehicle crash has temporarily shut down part of Lakewood Avenue on Tuesday night. 

The crash happened near the 2000 block of Lakewood Avenue SW. When officers arrived, they found a person who was declared dead on the scene. 

Two other people were taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. 

The road surrounding the crash was closed while crews worked to clear the scene. 

Traffic cameras showed westbound traffic backed up at Lakewood Terrace SE. 

What we don’t know:

The Atlanta Police Department’s Accident Investigations Unit responded to investigate what led up to the fatal collision. 

The names of those involved have not been released at this time. 

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