Pedestrian killed by tractor-trailer while crossing I-75, police say

A pedestrian has died in a collision on Interstate 75 early Thursday morning in Cobb County.

Officials tell FOX 5 the deadly crash happened shortly before 3 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-75 near the entrance ramp from South Marietta Parkway.

According to investigators, 44-year-old Marietta resident Stefan Evans was crossing the interstate and was hit by a tractor-trailer. Evans died from his injuries.

The driver involved is cooperating with investigators.

Due to the crash, I-75 was shut down for hours Thursday morning. It is now reopened.

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