Fatal pedestrian crash shuts down I-20 east in Newton County
NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - All eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Exit 101 are closed Friday morning as deputies investigate a fatal pedestrian incident.
What we know:
According to the Newton County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene near Exit 101, where a pedestrian was killed.
The eastbound interstate remains closed until further notice while investigators process the scene.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area, use alternate routes, and expect traffic delays.
What we don't know:
Officials have not released the identity of the victim or details about what led to the incident.
What's next:
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities said no additional information is available at this time.