A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on North Fairground Street at Washington Avenue in Marietta Friday morning and sustained life-threatening injuries.
What’s Happening: Police say 38-year-old David Shackelford, of Marietta, was walking in the northbound lanes of North Fairground Street at Washington Avenue when a 2009 Ford Escape struck him at approximately 6:30 a.m. Metro Atlanta Ambulance Service transported Shackelford to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
What’s Important: The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. No charges have been filed.
What Happens Next: The Marietta Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Unit is investigating. Anyone with information can contact STEP Investigator C. Henry at 770-794-5266.
Sources: Marietta Police Department
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