Pedestrian hit, killed by car in DeKalb County, police say

Share Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed in unincorporated Decatur on Wednesday morning, DeKalb County police say. At around midnight, officers were called to Glenwood Road near Atherton Drive, where they found the injured man. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The man has not yet been publicly identified. Police believe the man crossed the street away from a crosswalk and was wearing dark clothes when he was hit. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police, according to officers. No charges have been announced. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more. Copyright 2026 WANF. All rights reserved.