Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on busy Atlanta highway

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed on Buford Highway.

Officers say they were called to a hit-and-run on the Buford Highway Connector near Sidney Marcus Blvd.

They found a man who had been hit by a car. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The driver and vehicle involved did not stay on the scene.

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Georgia Department of Transportation crews in the area show a large amount of flashing lights from first responders.

Police confirmed that the pedestrian died in the accident.

That person has not been identified.

Investigators have not commented on what led up to the crash.

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