ATHENS — A 30-year-old Athens man died Monday morning after getting out of his car following a crash and being hit by another vehicle on Old Hull Road.

What happened: Brayan Castro-Delgado was driving a black Nissan Frontier east on Old Hull Road around 5:55 a.m. when the truck crossed the center line, left the road, and hit a ditch near 600 Old Hull Road. Castro-Delgado got out of the truck and walked into the road, where a westbound white GMC Sierra struck him. He died at the scene.

By the numbers: Monday’s crash is the 10th deadly crash in Athens-Clarke County so far in 2026.

What’s next: The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Senior Police Officer Sartain at Adam.sartain@accgov.com or (762) 400-7040.

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