Male Pedestrian, 63, Fatally Hit by Vehicle in Marietta 

 Male Pedestrian, 63, Fatally Hit by Vehicle in Marietta 

MARIETTA, GA – A 63-year-old man crossing Powder Springs Street and Sandtown Road lost his life after he was struck by a vehicle Friday. 

Marietta Police told WSBTV-2 that this crash happened along the QT gas station. Immediately after arriving, officers said they shut down the intersection for a few hours for their investigation and for the scene clearance process. 

Authorities pronounced the walker, a Marietta local, dead at the scene. 

Police said the driver remained at the scene but have not specified whether they will face citations or charges. 

You can count on our newsroom to add more details once the latest developments are confirmed. 

Reader’s Note: While the man’s name was mentioned by the Marietta Police Department and the initial source, our news team has adopted a no-name policy with respect to drivers or victims of motor vehicle accidents or personal injury-related incidents. As such, our news team has chosen not to list the victim’s name in this news article. 

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