Pedestrian struck, killed on Lawrenceville Highway Friday morning

FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team

A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Lawrenceville Highway in DeKalb County, police said.

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What we know:

According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers responded around 5:08 a.m. to the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Montreal Road. The pedestrian, described as a man in his 40s, was transported for medical care but died from his injuries.

Investigators said preliminary findings indicate the man suddenly darted into the path of a vehicle traveling westbound on Lawrenceville Highway. The driver remained at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

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