Authorities Investigate Death Near I-75 Entrance Ramp

GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – On Sunday, around 8:27 a.m., a truck driver discovered a body near an empty minivan on the northbound entrance ramp of Interstate 75 at Exit 320.

Deputy sheriffs and Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on the scene within minutes.

The Coroner and Georgia State Patrol Troopers were called to assist.

The victim, who was later identified as someone from outside the local area, showed signs of being run over by a vehicle.

A short distance away, deputies located a minivan that was still in gear with the engine running, lodged against the guardrail.

A family member later confirmed that the minivan had been in the victim’s possession.

At this time, investigators have not found any evidence of foul play or involvement by another person.

The Georgia State Patrol is leading the investigation, with assistance from Sheriff’s detectives and the Coroner’s Office.