Fatal pedestrian crash temporarily shuts down I-20 east in Newton County

All eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Exit 101 were temporarily closed Thursday 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 was closed until shortly before 8 a.m. while investigators processed the scene.

Motorists were 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.

Information above is subject to change. Check back for updates. 

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