Pedestrian killed after being hit by car, DeKalb County police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly crash.

Authorities told Channel 2 Action News that officers received reports of a person hit by a car sometime after 3 a.m. Friday on Brockett Road and Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker.

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When officers arrived, they found a pedestrian hit by a car. The victim died at the scene.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

Authorities have not specified what led to the crash.

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Police have not provided information about the driver and if they will face charges.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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