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Pedestrian hit and killed in Douglas County
Family members and friends embrace at the scene where pedestrian was killed on Thorton Road.
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car about 5:15 a.m. Friday in Douglas County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
David. F. Ramos, 27, of Lithia Springs, was killed as he crossed in front of a car traveling westbound on Ga. 6 near Maxham Road, GSP said.
Ramos was hit in the middle lane.
A crash investigation shut down the southbound side of Thornton Road at Maxham Road more than an hour, according to WSB's 24-hour Traffic Center. Skyview Drive was used as an alternate.
Lanes have since reopened. No charges were filed against the driver.
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