Police investigate a deadly hit-and-run crash at the Buford Highway Connector and Sidney Marcus Boulevard in northeast Atlanta on April 24, 2026. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - A person was killed on the Buford Highway Connector after being struck by a car.
What we know:
The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. near the intersection of Sidney Marcus Boulevard NE.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, the driver fled the scene after striking the individual.
Several lanes of traffic were closed during the investigation.
What we don't know:
No description of the driver or the make and model of the vehicle has been provided.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators have not stated whether the pedestrian was in a crosswalk or if speed was a factor in the crash.
The Source: The details in this article were provided by the Atlanta Police Department. Additional information was provided by the DeKalb County Police Department and the Georgia Department of Transportation.