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82-year-old man struck, killed in Dunwoody

The pedestrian, who has been identified as John Large, 82, was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — Police in Dunwoody are asking for information about a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian at Vermack Road at Parliament Drive on Wednesday. 

At 5:39 p.m., DeKalb County Fire Rescue responded to a person struck by a car at the intersection. Officers arrived minutes later and found a pedestrian unresponsive on the ground, according to a release sent to 11Alive.

Bystanders at the location told officers they had conducted life-saving measures prior to the arrival of DeKalb County Fire Rescue.

The pedestrian, who has been identified as John Large, 82,  was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Police report the driver of the vehicle, an 83-year-old Sandy Springs resident, immediately stopped and remained at the scene.

There are no criminal charges related to this incident, anyone with information is asked to contact Dunwoody Police Officer Guinevere Wiencek at (678) 382-6919 or email Guinevere.Wiencek@dunwoodyga.gov.

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