A 29-year-old woman lost her life in DeKalb County early Thursday morning after being struck by two vehicles. The tragic event occurred at the intersection of Columbia Drive and McAfee Road, reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. DeKalb County Police responded to the scene at around 6:40 a.m. to discover the woman's body, with injuries indicating she had been hit by a vehicle.
Authorities have identified the first vehicle involved in the fatal incident as a white or gray pickup truck, according to witness reports to 11Alive. It was a long bed truck, last seen heading northbound on Columbia Drive. In an unfortunate succession of events, a DeKalb County school bus was also involved, unable to stop in time and subsequently striking the victim as well.
The driver of the school bus remained at the scene, according to both FOX 5 Atlanta and 11Alive, and is fully cooperating with the investigation. It has been confirmed that there were no students on the bus when the second collision occurred. The details surrounding the incident are still developing as police are reaching out to the community for additional information.
DeKalb Police are urging the public to come forward with any details that might lead to the location of the hit-and-run driver. They have requested that anyone with information contact them directly at 770-724-7610. As the search for the driver continues, the woman's identity has not been released, pending notification of her next of kin. The story is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the community's shared responsibility for road safety.
