Woman dead after Monday morning crash near DeKalb middle school, police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies said one person was killed in a car crash Monday.

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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office told Channel 2 Action News the crash took place at 6:15 a.m. Monday morning on Covington Highway near Bethune Middle School.

Deputies said 57-year-old Shirley Revere was killed in the accident, and the other driver, a 33-year-old man, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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It is unclear what caused the crash.

The crash is still under investigation.

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