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Hit-and-run victim dies on 26th birthday

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March 17, 2012

A man critically injured in a hit-and-run in northwest Atlanta in November died on his 26th birthday Wednesday, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Nathan Powell was hit by a car as he crossed the street after stepping off a MARTA bus in the 1300 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 4. He was treated by Atlanta Fire Rescue before being transported to Grady Memorial Hospital.

Police are still looking for the driver of a black 2005 Chevrolet Impala believed to have hit Powell while racing a red vehicle.

Anyone with information on the case should call Atlanta police at 404-765-2808.

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Angel K. Brooks is a senior manager for the programming team, focusing on quality control. She has been with the AJC since 2007 and started as a sports copy editor. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University.

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