Pedestrian killed on Lawrenceville Highway by hit-and-run driver

A pedestrian has died after being struck Wednesday morning near Lawrenceville Highway and Hollywood Lane, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

What we know:

The incident was reported around 7:30 a.m., though it is unclear exactly when the person was hit. DeKalb police informed FOX 5 Atlanta of the death around 8:30 a.m.

The pedestrian was a man in his early 40s. The incident was described as a hit-and-run. 

No other details have been released.

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