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UPDATE: Woman hit, killed near busy South Fulton shopping center ID’d

The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 6300 block of Old National Highway, according to police.

The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 6300 block of Old National Highway, according to police.

By Chelsea Prince

Feb 19, 2020

A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday night outside a busy shopping center in South Fulton.

South Fulton police are investigating the deadly incident, which occurred in the 6300 block of Old National Highway, authorities said. The block houses a shopping center, anchored by Burlington Coat Factory, and includes a number of fast-food restaurants.

Few details about the deadly wreck have been released, but the pedestrian was identified Wednesday as 51-year-old Donna Wooten.

The investigation is ongoing, police said on Facebook.

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