A tragic incident occurred yesterday morning when a woman was struck and killed on I-20 just past Moreland Avenue. Atlanta Police Department reports confirm that officers responded to the accident around 1:40 a.m. and found the woman unresponsive. She was later declared dead at the scene by emergency medical services. Details about the victim's identity have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Initial findings from the scene suggest that the woman was a pedestrian walking along the highway's shoulder when a black Mustang, allegedly racing another vehicle, hit her. The driver of the Mustang failed to stop and fled the scene. The Atlanta Police Accident Investigations Unit is currently investigating the incident, trying to piece together the events that led to this fatality, and the search for the Mustang, and its driver is underway.
While the investigation persists, authorities urge anyone with information to step forward. They are especially interested in details that could lead to the identification of the vehicles and individuals involved in the racing. "The Accident Investigations Unit responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," according to a statement by the Atlanta Police. The department implores witnesses or those with relevant knowledge to contact them, as every piece of information may prove crucial in their quest for justice for the victim.
