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2 pedestrians killed on metro Atlanta highways Wednesday morning

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Updated  April 1, 2026 1:17pm EDT
Traffic
FOX 5 Atlanta
2 pedestrian-involved crashes reported

2 pedestrian-involved crashes reported

Two crashes involving pedestrians were reported early Wednesday morning, causing lane closures and delays for metro Atlanta drivers. 

The Brief

    • Two pedestrians were struck and killed in separate incidents on major Atlanta interstates early Wednesday morning.
    • A hit-and-run on I-20 left a man dead before a second driver discovered the scene and called for help.
    • Multiple secondary crashes across the metro area caused significant delays during the morning commute.

ATLANTA - Two pedestrians were killed in separate crashes Wednesday morning, according to officials.

What we know:

The first deadly crash happened inside Atlanta city limits around 2:41 a.m. Wednesday. Police said they responded to Interstate 20 at the Interstate 75/85 ramp. When they arrived, they found a man dead in the roadway. Officials believe the man was crossing the highway when he was hit. Police said the first driver involved did not stay on the scene, but a second driver hit the man's body. That second driver is the one who called 911.

The second pedestrian died in a crash that happened around 5:45 a.m. Wednesday. The incident occurred on Interstate 285 westbound at Clark Howell in Clayton County and temporarily blocked all lanes. Clayton County police later confirmed that officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck on I-285 westbound, and when they arrived, they found an individual in the road. That person was pronounced dead at the scene.

At this time, no other information has been released on either crash.

Dig deeper:

Several other crashes were also reported across the area Wednesday morning:

  • Around 6:20 a.m., a crash occurred on I-285 near Northside Drive and Powers Ferry. All lanes were closed but have since reopened.
  • In west Atlanta, an overturned vehicle on Interstate 285 southbound near Langford Parkway temporarily blocked three right lanes. Drivers used the left lanes to get by, but traffic backed up near the Cascade Road area. The crash cleared shortly after 7 a.m.
  • A crash on I-75 southbound near Delk Road was reported shortly after 7:15 a.m. and was later cleared.

The Source

  • Information for the above was provided by the SKYFOX Traffic Team. It has been updated with information from the Atlanta Police Department and the Clayton County Police Department.

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