2 killed in early morning crash in Atlanta; driver ran from scene on foot, police say

ATLANTA — Atlanta police say the driver who got into a deadly crash early Saturday morning was able to get out of the car and run from the scene.

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Police said the crash happened around 3 a.m. on Campbellton Road at County Line Road. Officers found multiple people injured and one dead on the scene. They were all taken to the hospital, where another patient died.

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One patient remains in critical condition. Police said the other passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not say how many people were injured and did not release the identities of anyone involved.

Investigators determined that the driver was headed westbound on Campbellton Road when he or she lost control of the car. The driver ran from the scene.

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Police have still not been able to locate the driver.

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