Pedestrian dead, another critical after SW Atlanta crash

A pedestrian was killed and another was in critical condition after they were both hit by a vehicle Saturday night in southwest Atlanta, authorities said.

Atlanta police were called around 10 p.m. to the intersection of Pryor Road and University Avenue. Photos showed debris covering the busy roadway, located a short distance from the Downtown Connector.

At the scene, officers found two men, ages 38 and 54, who had been struck. They were taken to the hospital in critical condition, where police said the younger man died from his injuries.

Police are investigating after two people were struck by a vehicle Saturday night in southwest Atlanta.

He was identified as Rodney Reeves Jr. by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Authorities did not say if the driver who struck the men left the area or will be charged. An investigation is ongoing.