Key Takeaways
- An 80-year-old woman, Mildred Hughes, died after being struck by an SUV on Cobb Parkway.
- The collision occurred around 5:13 a.m. on September 8 at Cobb Parkway and Crater Lake Drive.
- The driver, a 46-year-old man, stopped his vehicle after the incident; Hughes was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police are investigating the crash and have not yet determined its cause; no charges have been filed.
- Authorities urge witnesses or anyone with information to contact the Cobb County Police Department.
An 80-year-old Kennesaw woman lost her life Monday morning after being struck by an SUV while walking along Cobb Parkway, according to police.
The Cobb County Police are investigating the fatal collision that occurred at approximately 5:13 a.m. on September 8 at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Crater Lake Drive in Kennesaw.
What happened
Police said Mildred Hughes was walking south on Cobb Parkway when a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by a 46-year-old Kennesaw man, struck her.
After the collision, the driver brought his vehicle to a controlled stop at 1975 Cobb Parkway. Hughes was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police confirmed that her family has been notified.
The crash occurred during pre-dawn hours when visibility is typically limited, though authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the collision.
Investigation continues
Police are still gathering information about the circumstances surrounding the collision. No charges have been filed at this time as the investigation remains active.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has additional information to contact the Cobb County Police Department at (770) 499-3987 and reference case number 25059555.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
