Woman walking in SW Atlanta killed in hit-and-run crash
A woman walking in southwest Atlanta early Tuesday morning was killed when she was hit by a car, authorities said. The driver did not remain at the scene.
Officers were called to Lee Food Mart at 1193 Lee Street just before 5:30 a.m. after getting reports of a hit-and-run, Atlanta police said. They found the 30-year-old woman already dead at the scene.
The woman was later identified as 31-year-old Cherylnita R. Walker by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.
No other details have been released about the incident, including a description of the car involved.
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Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.
