Pedestrian dies after being hit by FedEx truck in SW Atlanta
Bicyclist hit by FedEx truck in southwest Atlanta
A fatal traffic accident late Tuesday morning left a bicyclist dead after a collision with a commercial delivery truck in southwest Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
ATLANTA - A FedEx delivery truck struck and killed a pedestrian late Tuesday morning on Campbellton Road SW, triggering a traffic investigation, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
What we know:
Atlanta police officers rushed to the 3800 block of Campbellton Road SW in front of an O'Reilly Auto Parts store around 11:41 a.m.
When first responders arrived, they found a pedestrian who was not conscious or breathing. Medics tried to treat the victim but ultimately pronounced them dead at the scene.
The driver of the delivery truck stayed on the scene and is cooperating with the police. A FOX 5 viewer reported that the victim was riding a bicycle when the collision happened.
Traffic was backed up in the area for several hours while police investigated.
What they're saying:
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones of the individual who lost their life in this tragic accident," FedEx said in a statement shared with FOX 5.
What we don't know:
Officials have not yet released the identity, age, or gender of the deceased pedestrian. Police have not confirmed the exact sequence of events leading up to the crash or stated whether the delivery driver will face any traffic charges.
What's next:
An investigation is ongoing.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department.