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Pedestrian killed on Cheshire Bridge Road
A pedestrian was struck, killed on Wednesday morning on Cheshire Bridge Road. Police have confirmed that it was a man who was killed. This is a developing story.
ATLANTA - A busy stretch of Cheshire Bridge Road was shut down early Wednesday morning following a predawn collision that left a male pedestrian dead.
What we know:
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. near the Helios apartment complex, a high-traffic area situated between Buford Highway and the Lavista-Lindbergh intersection. According to Atlanta police, a person was struck by a vehicle in the roadway just before the Interstate 85 access point.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is currently working with investigators to piece together the cause of the impact. Police described those involved in the vehicle as being "shaken up" by the incident.
Atlanta police cordoned off the stretch of roadway until their investigation was complete. As of 6 a.m., the road had begun to reopen.
What we don't know:
At this time, the identity of the deceased has not been released. The circumstances surrounding the collision are still unknown at this time.
This is a developing news story. Information above subject to change. Check back for updates.