Crime & Public Safety
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Brookhaven

Brookhaven police investigate a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Buford Highway early Thursday morning.
Aug 8, 2024
A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Brookhaven early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
Brookhaven police got a call about the collision around 3 a.m. on the northbound side of Buford Highway near the intersection with Briarwood Road. The area is not far from I-85.
Responding officers found the victim, whose name was not released, in the road. He was declared dead at the scene.
No other details, including if they have a description of the suspected vehicle, were shared by police.
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