24-year-old killed in midtown Atlanta crash, wrong-way driver charged

ATLANTA — Atlanta police have charged a driver after a passenger was killed in a wrong-way crash.

The crash happened Tuesday around 3:30 a.m. off 12th Street and W. Peachtree Street in midtown Atlanta.

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Police said a driver was traveling the wrong way on W. Peachtree street and hit a cement construction barrier. The crash sent the driver and two passengers to the hospital.

“Despite lifesaving efforts, a 24-year-old passenger died from her injuries,” police said.

Police have charged the driver. Her name and charges have not been released at this time.

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