Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle near Spaghetti Junction in DeKalb

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle near Spaghetti Junction in DeKalb County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.

DeKalb police responded around 6:30 a.m. to the fatal crash on the I-85 northbound access ramp near Pleasantdale Road. The victim, who was not publicly identified, did not survive, police said.

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The driver’s name and vehicle type were not released by police, and it’s unclear if the driver will be facing any charges.

Police said the road reopened by 10:15 a.m. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

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