A woman who got out of her car on I-285 was struck by several vehicles and killed early Sunday morning, Cobb police said.
Police identified the victim as Yasmel Garcia-Victoria, 23, of Norcross.
Police said Garcia-Victoria was driving westbound on I-285 near Cobb Parkway and engaged in an argument with 38-year-old Michael Swetell, also of Norcross, when Swetell pulled the emergency brake, causing the 2002 Honda Civic to come to an abrupt halt in the emergency lane.
Both occupants left the vehicle and continued to argue, police said. Garcia-Victoria was struck in the right travel lane by multiple vehicles. Only one driver stopped to report the accident.
Garcia-Victoria died at the scene.
Swetell drove to a Waffle House on Atlanta Road at about 3:40 a.m. and sought assistance, investigators said.
Cobb police arrived and took Swetell into custody. After questioning he was charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct, concealing a death, tampering with evidence and DUI.
Anyone who may have been involved in this pedestrian fatality or has knowledge of it is asked to call 770-499-3987.
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