Person dead after being hit multiple times on I-285 S in DeKalb

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by multiple vehicles along I-285 South in DeKalb County amid rush hour Friday morning.

The Perimeter was closed at Memorial Drive for about two hours starting just before 8 a.m. as DeKalb police investigated. It happened between Durham Park and Redan roads, which is south of Memorial Drive or exit 41, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Police said it appears the victim was struck multiple times, and none of the vehicles stayed at the scene. No other details have been released.