Roswell Teacher Killed While Crossing Highway

ROSWELL, GA -- The Fulton County School System is mourning the loss of an educator who died when she was hit by a vehicle Saturday evening in Roswell. Roswell police said the pedestrian was crossing Alpharetta Street/Ga. 9 in front of Lucky's Burger and Brew and Pure Taqueria when she was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on the highway.

Roswell police spokesperson Lisa Holland said traffic enforcement investigators are not sure which direction the pedestrian, identified as Susanne Scheer, was traveling. She also said Scheer was not in the crosswalk at the time of the fatal collision. The driver of the vehicle did not see the pedestrian until after she was hit, Holland added.

The Fulton County School System said Scheer taught special education for 18 years at Mountain Park and Vickery Mill elementary schools and Roswell High School.

"Ms. Scheer, who most referred to as Sue, impacted many during her time with us and will be greatly missed by our community, teachers, staff and students," the system added. "Fulton leadership is currently working closely with our Counseling Psychological Social Work Services Department to offer support to our students and faculty during this difficult time."

Lucky's Burger and Brew in Roswell noted it will hold a fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 30 to collect donations to fight ALS, a progressive neurological disease.

"Lucky’s Burger and Brew and the city of Roswell will miss you. Please keep Sue and her family in your hearts and prayers," the restaurant said on its Facebook page.

The Roswell Police Department said the collision remains under investigation. Return to Patch for updates.

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Image via Lucky's Burger and Brew