Police in DeKalb County are currently investigating a tragic crash on Interstate 20 that resulted in the deaths of a father, a 13-year-old, and a 1-month-old baby. Additionally, two other children were critically injured in the accident. The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 11:53 p.m., just before Wesley Chapel Road. The DeKalb County Fire and Rescue department received a call about the crash, which involved a truck and a tractor-trailer with individuals trapped inside the vehicle.
According to reports from Channel 2 News, all three individuals who died in the crash were members of the same family. The victims were identified as 41-year-old Taraja Ramsess, who was known for his work as a martial artist and stuntman in films such as ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ and ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’ The other deceased victims were Ramsess’ 13-year-old daughter Sundari Ramsess and his 1-month-old son Fugibo Ramsess. Two other children were also involved in the crash, with Ramsess’ 10-year-old son in critical condition and his 3-year-old daughter in stable condition.
Authorities have determined that Ramsess was driving a Ford F-150 eastbound on I-20. As he was exiting onto Wesley Chapel Road, his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer that had broken down in the left lane, resulting in the entrapment of three passengers. Sadly, all three individuals died at the scene, while the driver of the tractor-trailer escaped unharmed. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Following the accident, traffic on I-20 was heavily affected, with the I-285 ramps to I-20 eastbound and the I-20 ramp to Wesley Chapel Road closed. However, police managed to create a way for stuck traffic to loop around and enter I-20. The closure lasted for over three hours, but by 3:15 a.m., all lanes of I-20 had been reopened.
This devastating incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving and the potential consequences of accidents on our roads. The investigation into the crash will continue as authorities work to determine the exact cause of the collision.
