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Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit in Marietta

Man hospitalized after being hit by SUV in Marietta

MARIETTA, GA — A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Friday morning on North Fairground Street at Washington Avenue in Marietta.

Police say the initial investigation shows 38-year-old David Shackelford of Marietta was walking in the northbound lanes of North Fairground Street when he was struck by a Ford Escape.

Shackelford suffered life-threatening injuries.

Police say the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

No charges have been filed at this time.