Pedestrian killed on Austell Road in Cobb County Tuesday morning
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian near Orange Hill Drive and Austell Road on Tuesday morning.
Officials tell FOX 5 that 25-year-old Comfort Nkenganyi was crossing Austell Road when she was hit by a white 2021 Toyota Highlander.
According to investigators, Nkenganyi was in the crosswalk at the time of the crash but the signal had been displaying "Do Not Walk."
Authorities say the driver of the vehicle attempted to avoid the pedestrian but couldn't swerve out of the way in time.
"Tragically, at least two additional vehicles subsequently struck Nkenganyi and left the scene without stopping," the Cobb County Police Department wrote in its release.
The Cobb County Medical Examiner pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
The case remains under investigation. Officials have not said whether anyone involved will face charges.
If you have any information that could help with the investigation, call the Cobb County Police Department.
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