29-year-old woman killed by hit-and-run driver in DeKalb County, police say

Woman killed by vehicle on Columbia Drive

A 29-year-old woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Thursday morning on Columbia Driver near McAfee Road in DeKalb County on Thursday morning. This is a breaking news update.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A 29-year-old woman was fatally struck by two vehicles early Thursday morning at the intersection of Columbia Drive and McAfee Road, according to DeKalb County Police.

Officers responded to the scene around 6:40 a.m., where they found the woman deceased in the roadway with injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle.

Witnesses reported that the first vehicle involved was a white or gray pickup truck with a long bed, last seen traveling northbound on Columbia Drive.

Following the initial impact, a DeKalb County school bus was unable to stop in time and also struck the victim. Police confirmed that no students were on the bus at the time of the incident. The bus driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the hit-and-run or the vehicle involved to contact DeKalb Police at 770-724-7610.

The investigation is ongoing.