A man was fatally struck by a vehicle on Thanksgiving evening while crossing South Cobb Drive, according to Cobb County police.

Pedestrian Killed in Thanksgiving Evening Collision in Cobb County

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A man was fatally struck by a vehicle on Thanksgiving evening while crossing South Cobb Drive, according to Cobb County police.

What Happened?:

When: Thursday, shortly after 7:30 p.m.

Where: South Cobb Drive, south of Appleton Drive.

Police say a gray 2016 Ford Escape was traveling north on South Cobb Drive when it struck a man crossing the road outside of a marked crosswalk. The vehicle came to a controlled stop in a nearby driveway.

The Victim: The man, whose identity and age have not been released, was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

What You Can Do: Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit at 770-499-3987.


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