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Charges filed against truck driver in deadly I-85 crash in Jackson County; 8 fatalities

Charges filed against truck driver in deadly I-85 crash in Jackson County; 8 fatalities

The driver of a tractor-trailer that caused a fatal collision on Interstate 85 in Jackson County has been apprehended by the Georgia State Patrol. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of eight lives, including five children. The driver, Kane Aaron Hammock, 33, of Gainesville, faces multiple charges including homicide by vehicle and distracted driving. The crash led to a chain reaction involving several vehicles, including a van that caught fire and claimed the lives of everyone inside. The National Transportation Safety Board, alongside the Georgia State Patrol, has commenced an investigation to determine the cause of the collision.

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