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Officials identify 2 killed trying to cross I-85

Two people killed trying to cross I-85 Two people are dead who tried to cross I-85 SB.

ATLANTA — The Fulton County Medical Examiner has identified two people who died after officials said they were hit by vehicles on Interstate 85 Thursday night.

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It happened in the southbound lanes around 9 p.m. near Buford Highway. Lanes were temporarily shut down as police investigated.

The victims were identified as 49-year-old David C.Haynes and 51-year-old Glenn E. Young.

Police said the two men were attempting to cross the southbound lanes when they were both hit by vehicles on the interstate.

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One of the victims was hit by a second vehicle.

Both drivers involved remained on the scene, according to APD.

Officials have not said if the drivers were charged. The investigation is ongoing.

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