Pedestrian struck by truck on DeKalb interstate ramp

By Mike Morris

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The ramp from I-20 westbound to I-285 northbound in DeKalb County was shut down during the early stages of Tuesday's morning commute after a pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer.

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John Spink, jspink@ajc.com Traffic builds along I-20 westbound as motorists are denied the I-285 north ramp due to the investigation.

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John Spink, jspink@ajc.com DeKalb County police Det. E. Gakstatter talks with the driver of the truck during the investigation.

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DeKalb police Detective E. Gakstatter said the man was walking in the travel lane when he was hit by the truck about 4:15 a.m.

The man, whose name has not been released, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in serious condition, Gakstatter said.

He said that while the incident remains under investigation, the truck driver is not likely to be charged.

Authorities reopened the ramp about 5:45 a.m.

Staff photographer John Spink contributed to this article.