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Driver killed in hit-and-run on I-75 in Atlanta, police say
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · As published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 23, 2026
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Key points A 23-year-old woman lost her life in the collision. She had been driving an Acura MDX that became disabled and was stopped on the shoulder when another vehicle struck her and her car.
A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred early Sunday morning. A 23-year-old woman lost her life in the collision. She had been driving an Acura MDX that became disabled and was stopped on the shoulder when another vehicle struck her and her car. The woman had exited her vehicle before the crash.
The incident involved a Volkswagen Tiguan and the Acura MDX. The driver of the Volkswagen walked away from the scene after the collision.
Further details about the crash are available from the Atlanta News First report, including the preliminary investigation findings by the police department.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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