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Illinois man killed Wednesday night in Cobb County near Busbee, Barrett parkways

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  April 24, 2025 7:31am EDT
Cobb County
FOX 5 Atlanta

The Brief

    • Cobb County police responded to a fatal pedestrian collision Wednesday night near George Busbee Parkway and Ernest Barrett Parkway.
    • The incident occurred around 8:51 p.m., prompting the department’s STEP Unit to take over the investigation.
    • Authorities say an Illinois man was attempting to run across the parkway when he fell in front of a vehicle, killing him in the crash.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday night near the intersection of George Busbee Parkway and Ernest Barrett Parkway.

What we know:

Officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:51 p.m. following reports of a person struck by a vehicle. When they arrived, they confirmed that the incident had resulted in a fatality.

The department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit responded to the scene to lead the investigation. 

According to officials, 67-year-old Illinois resident Reginald Williams was running across the parkway outside the crosswalk when he stumbled and fell in front of a Nissan Rouge that was traveling southbound. The driver was not able to stop the vehicle in time, leading to a crash.

Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.

What you can do:

The crash remains under investigation.

If you have any information about the crash, call the Cobb County Police Department at (770) 499-3987.

The Source

  • Information for the above story was provided by the Cobb County Police Department. 

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