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Pedestrian killed in crash near exit 290 on I-75

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  February 20, 2026 11:39am EST
Bartow County
FOX 5 Atlanta
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Vehicles sit at a standstill on Interstate 75 North following a crash investigation near exit 290 in Cartersville, Georgia, on Feb. 19, 2026. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

The Brief

    • A pedestrian died Thursday night after being hit by a tractor-trailer on I-75 North near Cartersville.
    • State troopers say the victim was attempting to cross the busy highway on foot when they were struck in the center lane.
    • No charges have been announced. 

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. - A pedestrian was killed Thursday night after being struck by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 in Bartow County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

What we know:

Troopers responded to the northbound lanes near mile marker 290 around 8 p.m. following reports of a collision.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the individual was attempting to walk across the northbound lanes of the interstate when a tractor-trailer struck them in the middle lane. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

What we don't know:

Authorities confirmed that the next of kin has been notified, though the victim's identity has not yet been publicly released. Officials have not indicated whether any charges will be filed against the driver of the tractor-trailer.

The Source: The details about this crash come from the Georgia Department of Transportation. 

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