Pedestrian hit near Waleska improves

By Alexis Stevens

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The man seriously injured when he tried to walk across Reinhardt College Parkway improved to stable condition Monday.

Pedro Francisco, 20, of Canton, had been in critical condition at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta since Saturday evening, when he was hit in northern Cherokee County. He was moved out of intensive care Monday, Lt. Jay Baker with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office told the AJC.

Investigators believe Francisco was intoxicated when ran across the street into oncoming traffic around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Baker said. He is not expected to face charges.

The driver who hit Francisco, whose name was not released, will also not be charged, police said.