Woman hit by car, killed on major Clayton County road ID’d
A woman who was hit by a car and killed Monday morning while walking along Tara Boulevard in Clayton County has been identified as a 28-year-old mother of three.
Channel 2 Action News reported that Karen Jones was struck as she tried to cross the busy street.
This is the 28 year old woman killed while trying to cross busy Tara Blvd early Monday morning. Her name is Karen Jones. She leaves behind 3 kids. Her family appreciates your prayers. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/t8HeFP65ID
— Tom Jones (@TomJonesWSBTV) March 20, 2019
Southbound lanes of Tara Boulevard at Upper Riverdale Road were closed for more than two hours while authorities investigated, causing delays during the peak of the morning rush. The lanes reopened about 9:30 a.m., according to the WSB 24-hour Traffic Center.
RED ALERT: Clayton Co.: Fatality Crash: Tara Blvd at Upper Riverdale Rd.; All Lanes are Blocked; delays; use Hwy 85; https://t.co/MhPvicYKPN; #ATLTraffic pic.twitter.com/jBeX0EYlC6
— AJC WSB Traffic (@ajcwsbtraffic) March 18, 2019
No other details were released by police.
Hours after a 28 year old woman was killed crossing this busy highway others continue to play cat and mouse. Taking their lives in danger. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/ZkhMMDuaUC
— Tom Jones (@TomJonesWSBTV) March 18, 2019
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