Police Look For Truck Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Accident

By Kristal Dixon

Authorities have identified a possible vehicle involved in the death of a Dunwoody woman early Thursday morning along Interstate 285 in Sandy Springs.

Investigators with the Sandy Springs Police Department are looking for a white pickup truck, possibly with a camper shell on its bed, which they believed was involved in the pedestrian fatality.

No information is available regarding a make or model of the vehicle, said Sandy Springs police spokesperson Sgt. Ron Momon.

Gayla Joyce Walker, 53, of Dunwoody was killed in a fatal accident involving a pedestrian along I-285 just before daybreak Thursday morning.

Her body was discovered on the westbound side of the interstate near Roswell Road, said Momon.

Momon said the agency was initially informed of a possible animal blocking two or three lanes of the interstate. Officers arrived at the scene and discovered the form was a human body ”that apparently was struck by several vehicles” and was unrecognizable to motorists.

“Investigators have determined that the victim walked onto the interstate and was struck by a large vehicle, as determined by the skid marks,” Momon added.

Anyone with information in this case should call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477). As always, residents with information do not have to provide their name or any identifying information to be eligible for a cash reward.

Tips can be made online or by texting CSA with tip info to CRIMES (274637).