Crime & Safety

2 Killed, 1 Critical After Crash Near DeKalb County Train Tracks

A train conductor spotted a body on the tracks in Doraville before notifying DeKalb County authorities Saturday morning, reports said.

Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following a crash near a set of train tracks in DeKalb County, according to reports citing police.
Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following a crash near a set of train tracks in DeKalb County, according to reports citing police. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

DORAVILLE, GA — Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following a crash near a set of train tracks in DeKalb County, according to reports citing police.

The crash involving a single car happened near tracks on Flowers Road and School Drive in Doraville, the DeKalb County Fire and Rescue Department told 11Alive.

According to reports, officials said a train conductor spotted a body on the tracks and called police around 8 a.m.

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According to a WSB-TV report, fire officials believe the car may have missed a tight curve before crashing.

Two passengers were killed in the crash, reports said. The driver was hospitalized with critical injuries.

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Police did not release the names of those killed.

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