Investigators believe a pickup truck struck the rear of the bus, and police said no passengers were on board the MARTA vehicle.
ATLANTA, GA - November 3, 2026
Atlanta News First reports that a truck driver died after a collision with a MARTA bus on Interstate 75 heading south in Clayton County, Georgia, early on Tuesday.
Key Facts
- Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (early Tuesday)
- Location: I-75 south at Forest Parkway, Clayton County, Georgia
- Type of crash: Rear-end collision between a pickup truck and a bus
- Vehicles involved: Pickup truck; MARTA bus
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the truck driver)
- Responding agencies: Clayton County police; Georgia Department of Transportation
- Reported by: Atlanta News First
Crash Overview
The crash happened early Tuesday on I-75 south at Forest Parkway. Investigators believe a pickup truck hit the back of a MARTA bus, and the impact fatally injured the truck's driver.
Clayton County police said no passengers were on the MARTA bus. Emergency crews responded to the scene.
As of the reporting, all lanes of the interstate were blocked and traffic was being diverted off I-75. The Georgia Department of Transportation advised drivers to use alternate routes to avoid heavy delays. Few additional details have been reported.
People Involved
The truck driver died in the crash. Police said the MARTA bus had no passengers aboard. The names and ages of those involved were not included in the reporting.
Traffic Impact
All lanes of I-75 south were blocked near Forest Parkway, and traffic was diverted off the interstate. The Georgia Department of Transportation urged motorists to take alternate routes. No reopening time was reported.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.