Pedestrian hit on I-75/85 northbound near I-20 in Atlanta

Published August 3, 2026 8:01 AM EDT

Atlanta police are investigating a man was hit by a car while trying to cross I-75/85 northbound near the I-20 exit on August 3, 2026. (FOX 5)

A man was rushed to the hospital Monday after getting hit by a vehicle while attempting to walk across I-75/85 northbound near the I-20 exit, police said. 

What we know:

A man was hit by a driver while trying to cross the lanes along I-75/85 northbound near the I-20 exit. Emergency responders transported the injured pedestrian to Grady Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.

The driver involved in the collision remained at the location to cooperate with authorities. Officers currently have one right lane blocked while the crash investigation continues.

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Atlanta police are investigating a man was hit by a car while trying to cross I-75/85 northbound near the I-20 exit on August 3, 2026. (FOX 5)

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the medical condition or identity of the injured pedestrian. Officials have also not confirmed what led the man to attempt crossing the active lanes of the highway. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department. 

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