ATLANTA — Lanes are beginning to reopen on Interstate 75 south near the Central Avenue exit following a deadly crash that caused hours of delays Monday morning.

According to Atlanta Fire Rescue, the crash happened around 6 a.m. and involved a pickup truck and a car.

The Georgia State Patrol says a Black Honda Civic was either stopped or traveling slow when a Black Toyota Tundra struck it from behind, causing both vehicles to leave the road.

Officials say the driver of the Honda died at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was injured.

The identities of the victim and other person injured were not released.

The crash investigation has been ongoing since 6 a.m.

Lanes are reopening as the investigation continues.

Drivers were advised to use Interstate 85 south as an alternate route while the closure remained in place.