1 killed after car crashes into Pier 1 Imports store in Alpharetta

Alpharetta police are investigating a fatal crash at Pier 1 Imports near North Point Mall, officials said.

The vehicle crashed into the store in the 6000 block of North Point Parkway around 10:30 a.m. Friday, according to Sgt. Howard Miller.

The victim was identified Saturday as Howard Ray Gibson Jr., 53, of Sandy Springs.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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