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Pedestrian killed in Cobb Parkway crash in Kennesaw

Multiple lanes were closed for more than 2 hours during morning commute.
Cobb Parkway lanes have reopened after a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday morning. (Georgia Department of Transportation)

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Cobb Parkway lanes have reopened after a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday morning. (Georgia Department of Transportation)
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Updated 4 hours ago

A fatal crash involving a pedestrian closed Cobb Parkway for hours during the Monday morning commute.

The collision was reported shortly before 6 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center. It happened at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Old 41 Highway.

Kennesaw police confirmed a pedestrian was “hit by a vehicle” but said the investigation is being handled by Cobb County police, who confirmed the fatality. No other details have been released.

It’s not clear if any charges are pending.

All lanes had reopened shortly after 8:30 a.m.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

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