CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — New details have been released about a pedestrian who was hit and killed Friday morning in Cherokee County.
Police say the crash happened on Highway 92 just east of Interstate 75. Investigators say it appears a man was crossing Highway 92 from the Hampton Inn area toward a gas station across the street when he was struck by a vehicle.
Authorities say the man was not in a crosswalk and was wearing dark-colored clothing at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the driver remained on the scene until officers arrived.
The identity of the man has not been released as authorities work to notify next of kin.