CONYERS, Ga. — Georgia State Patrol said it is investigating a hit-and-run where one person died early Monday morning. GSP said they were requested by Conyers Police to look into the crime.
Authorities responded to Dogwood Drive near Bryant Street around 4:10 a.m. to a crash where they said a pedestrian was hit. The investigation revealed a man appeared to be walking or standing in the eastbound lane on Dogwood Drive when a car heading west crossed over the lane and hit him, according to GSP. The victim died on the scene.
Police said the car left the scene and headed west towards DeKalb County.
"Roadway evidence shows the vehicle is suspected of being a Nissan," police said. "Further information shows the vehicle as a white Nissan SUV with heavy front end damage."
Police said the car had an Acceptance Auto Group drive-out tag. No witnesses were present.
GSP said it is working with the Rockdale County Coroner’s Office, Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office and Conyers Police Department to identify the victim.