Brick Smashes Through Driver's Windshield on Atlanta Connector

Police investigating if the brick was thrown or fell from overpass

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:15am

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A brick crashed through a vehicle's windshield on the I-75/85 connector in Atlanta late Tuesday night, narrowly missing the driver. Police are investigating the incident to determine if the brick was intentionally thrown from the 17th Street Bridge or if it fell from the overpass structure.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about public safety on Atlanta's busy Downtown Connector, a major thoroughfare that sees high volumes of traffic daily. Authorities will need to determine if this was an isolated incident or part of a larger pattern that could put drivers at risk.

The details

The brick shattered the glass on the passenger side of the vehicle and became lodged in the dashboard. The driver, who was not injured, reported waiting over an hour and a half for police to arrive and file a report.

  • The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

The players

Atlanta Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident to determine if the brick was thrown or fell from the overpass.

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What’s next

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Atlanta Police Department.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures and vigilance on Atlanta's busy highways to protect drivers from potential hazards, whether accidental or intentional.