1 person struck by 2 vehicles in deadly pedestrian accident
Clayton County authorities are on the scene of a deadly pedestrian accident that shut down Ga. 138 for hours Wednesday morning.
The accident happened about 7:15 a.m. at Ga. 138 and Devonshire Drive, which is near Swint Elementary School in Jonesboro, according to Channel 2 Action News. One person was struck by two different vehicles and killed, the television station reported.
Update:Clayton Co police say victim was hit twice by two different vehicles. Both drivers accounted for. Accident under investigation.@wsbtv pic.twitter.com/qMgIOSLYwm
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyWSBTV) January 4, 2017
“Please avoid [the] area and use alternate routes,” Clayton Sheriff Victor Hill said.
Near Swint Elementary School in Jonesboro. Hwy. 138 still blocked. https://t.co/YuPN9OyhMb
— Ashley Frasca (@AshleyFrascaWSB) January 4, 2017
Part of Ga. 138 reopened at 10 a.m., according to Channel 2.
Update: part of SR 138 back open, following deadly accident, involving pedestrian and 2 cars. Clayton Co. Police investigating. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/wXicbrYvEU
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyWSBTV) January 4, 2017
