A 16-year-old died Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Decatur, police said.
Officers were called to the intersection of East College Avenue and Commerce Drive, near the Avondale MARTA station, around 7:15 p.m. regarding the fatal wreck. The teenager, identified as Kevin Valente of Scottdale, died from injuries sustained during the crash, police said.
Officials did not say if Valente was utilizing a crosswalk when he was struck or what exactly led to the collision.
The driver remained at the scene and police said they are cooperating with the investigation. As of Tuesday evening, the driver had not been charged.
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