Crime & Safety
DeKalb Woman Fatally Hit By Car While Walking To Work: Police
A woman was fatally struck by a car while walking to work, according to DeKalb County police.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A 22-year-old woman was fatally hit by a car while walking to work, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
Police are looking for the driver who struck Kenya Smith on Monday, Jan. 31. They said she was walking around 6:30 a.m. along Marbut Road near Lithonia Industrial Blvd.
Investigators believe Smith was walking to work when a vehicle hit her from behind. They did not stop. A passerby later noticed her and called police.
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The make and model of the vehicle are unknown, but police said it should have damage to its right front side. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (770) 724-7610 or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS.
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