DeKalb County police are investigating the death of a person who was hit by a vehicle early Tuesday, officials said.

Officers found the male victim on Custer Avenue at about 2:30 a.m., department spokesman Sgt. J.D. Spencer told AJC.com.

It appeared he was struck by a vehicle, Spencer said. The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is under investigation.

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The girl underwent surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning.