Atlanta News: Pedestrian dies on I-285 in College Park

A driver on I-285 struck and killed a man who was standing in the middle of the traffic lane early Saturday morning, College Park Police told Channel 2 Action News.

The man was standing with his back to traffic about 4 a.m., police told the station.

The driver stopped afterward, and no citations have been issued.

No identification was found on the victim, and the investigation is continuing.

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Ariel Hart

Ariel Hart is a reporter on health care issues. She works on the AJC’s health team and has reported on subjects including the Voting Rights Act and transportation.

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