Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Killed by SUV in Kennesaw Area
Police do not expect to file charges against the driver at this time.

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Cobb County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident which occurred in unincorporated Kennesaw on Sunday morning.
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Chelsea A. Tucker, 25, of Lizella was with a group of three other pedestrians attempting to cross Busbee Parkway south of Chastain Road from east to west at 12:02 a.m. when she stepped into the southbound lanes of travel and was struck by a 2002 Toyota 4Runner.
Tucker was pronounced dead on the scene due to injuries she received in the collision, police said. Investigators suspect Tucker was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
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The driver of the 4Runner, Jordan D. Padgett of Woodstock, was uninjured. Police said they do not expect to file charges against Padgett at this time.
Anyone with information about this accident is asked to call (770) 499-3987.
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