Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Tractor-Trailer In East Cobb

Breaking: Man was walking through parking lot when he was hit by huge truck Tuesday morning, Marietta police say.

EAST COBB, GA -- Police in Marietta are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Tuesday in East Cobb.

The accident occurred in the parking lot at 1803 Roswell Road, police said.

A man was walking through the lot when a frieghtliner tractor-trailer driven by 54-year-old Pierre Poteau of Lawrenceville hit him, police said.

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The pedestrian's injuries were so bad that authorities have not been able to identify him.

No charges have been filed yet, police said, as the probe continues.

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