Crime & Safety
Marietta Man, 26, Dies After Being Hit By Car While Walking Across Interstate 75
A 26-year-old man was hit by a car over the weekend and killed while he was walking across Interstate 75 in the early morning hours.
MARIETTA, GA — A 26-year-old man has been identified as the victim who was hit by a car overnight on Saturday, according to the Marietta Police Department.
At 3:38 a.m. Saturday, Mainor Asahel Chirinos Sanchez of Marietta was walking on Interstate 75 north in the travel lanes when he was hit by a 2020 Toyota Tundra, driven by 63-year-old Daniel Bittner of Ohio.
Chirinos Sanchez was pronounced dead on the scene. Investigators initially not able to identify him initially, but after seeing news reports, his family came forward.
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No charges are anticipated, police said Monday.
"Please keep the families of all involved in your prayers," Marietta police said.
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