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APD: Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car

Officers were called to the area near Fulton Street and I-75/85 North
Credit: WXIA

ATLANTA — Atlanta police officers are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a car Thursday night.

Officers were called to the area near Fulton Street and I-75/85 North around 8:40 p.m. and found the woman in the road.

The woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but police said she is expected to survive. The vehicle involved remained on the scene.

APD's preliminary investigation shows that the woman was trying to cross the road outside of the crosswalk when she was struck by the vehicle. 

"At this time, it appears the pedestrian was at fault for the accident and will be charged accordingly," APD said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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