Part of I-85 Access Shutdown after Plane Crashes into DeKalb Townhome

DECATUR, Ga.—One lane of I-85 Frontage Road, near Peachtree Circle Northeast, has been closed after plane crash near Chamblee this morning.

DeKalb County Police Department directing traffic in the area.

Drivers should avoid the area until further notice.

11:56 a.m.

DeKalb County’s Public Safety Unified Command personnel are on the scene of a plane crash on Peachwood Circle.

The Unified Command personnel consists of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, DeKalb County Police and DeKalb Emergency Management Agency which responded to the scene of a small-engine plane crash into a townhome building shortly after 10 a.m. today.

DeKalb Peachtree Airport confirmed that two people were on the plane that took off from the airport.

DeKalb Fire Rescue has confirmed one death.

There are no confirmed injuries in the complex.

The National Transportation Safety Board is on the scene and investigating the accident.

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path trail — DeKalb Trails/Greenway Master Plan Open House

October 4, 2023 - October 4, 2023

Mason Mill Recreation Center

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will host public meetings to discuss the DeKalb Trails and Greenway Master plan.

The community is invited to attend and provide input on the results of the master plan.

For more information, contact Paige Singer, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs division manager, at (404) 687-3733 or pksinger@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Part of I-85 Access Shutdown after Plane Crashes into DeKalb Townhome

Featured Event

DeKalb Trails/Greenway Master Plan Open House