Police have identified the pedestrian who was struck and killed on Lawrenceville Highway Friday night, and it turns out the victim was a local singer.
Gwinnett County police have confirmed that Atlanta R&B singer, Natina Reed, was the pedestrian struck by a driver in a Honda Accord. The incident happened near Hamilton Road just north of Lilburn.
Reed was a member of the female singing group, Blaque.
Sgt. Rich Long, with Gwinnett County Police say they are still trying to determine why Reed was in the roadway and whether she was crossing, or walking alongside it.
Meanwhile, authorities have ruled out a hit-and-run, contrary to earlier online reports that claimed the incident was a hit-and-run. Long says the driver remained at the scene and was the one who called 911. Also, a passenger attempted to perform CPR on Ms. Reed.
Police say the driver is not expected to face charges.