Police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was hit by several vehicles Sunday while trying to cross Ga. 400.
The victim, Nolan Farrell of Brookhaven, was hit in the northbound lanes of the freeway between Spalding Drive and Northridge Road, according to Sandy Springs police. Officers responding to the accident about 9:30 p.m. found Farrell dead at the scene.
No one else was reported injured.
“All drivers remained and gave statements to investigators,” Sandy Springs police Sgt. Sam Worsham told AJC.com. “At this time, no charges have been filed, however the investigation is still active.”
The Sandy Springs police traffic unit is leading the investigation, which shut down all lanes of Ga. 400 North for several hours Sunday night.
RED ALERT- Sandy Springs: Serious crash on GA-400/nb before Northridge Rd. (Ex. 6). All lanes blocked; Take Abernathy Rd. (Ex. 5) to Hwy. 9(Roswell Rd.) for detour. Updates on News 95.5/AM-750 WSB Radio and WSB's TRIPLE TEAM TRAFFIC ALERTS App.https://t.co/OLSpu5dAye pic.twitter.com/DwsHWuQ1fq
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) September 24, 2018
Investigators cleared the lanes about 1 a.m. Monday, according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
Sandy Springs: PD investigation clearing from left lanes on GA-400/nb before Northridge Rd. (Ex. 6). Remain in far right lanes to avoid further issues. pic.twitter.com/twvq39x2TE
— Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) September 24, 2018
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