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.