Man struck and killed on I-285 near Doraville

An unidentified man was struck and killed on Interstate 285 in Doraville early Sunday morning, according to police.

The man was struck at around 3:30 a.m. on westbound I-285, just west of the Peachtree Industrial Blvd. exit, according to Doraville police.

Police said the man was hit by one car, which stopped, then a second car, which left the scene.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Police are looking for the driver of the second vehicle. No description of the second vehicle was immediately available.

Please check back for updates.

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