Deadly Christmas morning pedestrian crash under investigation in DeKalb County

Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash along Hambrick Road at Memorial Drive in DeKalb County on Dec. 25, 2023.

Authorities in DeKalb County are actively investigating a crash involving a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Christmas morning.

Officers with the DeKalb County Police Department responded around 3:45 a.m. to the scene at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Hambrick Road. Reports indicate that the victim, whose name has not been released, was crossing the road when the unfortunate collision occurred.

Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian crash along Hambrick Road at Memorial Drive in DeKalb County on Dec. 25, 2023. (FOX 5)

Emergency services swiftly arrived at the location and transported the injured pedestrian to a local hospital. Despite immediate medical attention, the victim succumbed to their injuries. 

The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene.