Fatal Pedestrian Accident: I-85 SB & Lindbergh Dr. HOV Exit
Preliminary information: On July 31, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m., Atlanta Police Zone 2 officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on I-85 SB near the Lindbergh Dr. HOV exit. Upon arriving on the scene, officers located two pedestrians, a 51-year-old male and a 49-year-old male, who had been struck by a vehicle. Both pedestrians were pronounced deceased on the scene by responding medical personnel.
Preliminary investigation indicates the two pedestrians were attempting to cross the southbound lanes of travel of I-85 when they were both struck by a vehicle. One pedestrian was subsequently struck by a second vehicle. Both involved vehicles and drivers remained on the scene.
Investigators with the Accident Investigations Unit responded to the scene to determine the circumstance surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Please keep in mind that the information released is preliminary in nature and could change as the investigation progresses or new information comes to light.
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