Pedestrian killed near Avon Avenue, Lee Street Tuesday morning

ATLANTA - Atlanta police responded to a fatal incident near Avon Avenue and Lee Street on Tuesday morning. 

Officers were observed in the area around 6 a.m. At that time, traffic was blocked from entering the area. The Fulton County medical examiner's officer was also observed at the scene.

At around 8:45 a.m., police confirmed that a pedestrian was struck and killed in the area.

At this time, police have not released any details about what occurred, as the investigation is still in its early stages.

At this time, police have not released information about the victim, driver or incident.

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