MARTA bus hits teen crossing intersection in DeKalb County, officials say

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STONECREST, Ga. — A teen was hit by a MARTA bus on Wednesday morning, according to officials.

It happened at around 8:50 a.m. at the intersection of Panola Road and Covington Highway in Stonecrest, according to MARTA officials.

The teen complained of leg injuries and was taken to a nearby children’s hospital.

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Just how severe the child’s injuries are remains unclear.

MARTA officials said the teen is either 13 or 14 years old.

DeKalb police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that officers were on the scene investigating the collision.

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