16-year-old struck and killed by car at busy Decatur intersection, police say

DECATUR, Ga. — A 16-year-old in Decatur was struck and killed after being hit by a car at a busy Decatur intersection, according to police.

Police said it happened on Monday at around 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of East College Avenue and Commerce Drive.

Kevin Valente, of Scottdale, died from his injuries, according to police.

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This address is right near Downtown Decatur and less than a mile from Decatur High School.

Police did not say if there was a suspect in Valente’s death.

Decatur police said it will continue to investigate exactly what led up to the teen’s death.

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