Woman, dog hit and killed by car in Cobb County while out on evening walk

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Police said a woman walking her dog was hit by a car and killed Monday night. The dog also died.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

Police said the accident happened around 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of Sandy Plains Road and Whitlock Road. A Ford Ranger was traveling south on Sandy Plains Road when a woman crossed the street in front of the truck.

The truck hit the woman and her dog, killing them both on impact. The woman’s identity hasn’t been released pending notification of next of kin.

TRENDING STORIES:

• ‘Season for healing’: Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock
• Zelle warns about scams, says it’s not responsible for funds stolen through app
• Spring break 2022: 161 arrested, 75 guns seized in Panama City Beach crackdown

The driver of the Ranger, 53-year-old Robert Liebmann, was not hurt.

The crash remains under investigation.

[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

Anyone with additional information about the crash is asked to contact investigators at 770-499-3987.

Police find man's body along busy road Police said they are still in the early stages of the investigation.

©2022 Cox Media Group