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APD employee hit, killed by vehicle in DeKalb County
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · As published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Georgia Department of Transportation reported this incident, which happened at an intersection. A traffic incident involving a pedestrian has occurred, resulting in lane closures.
A traffic incident involving a pedestrian has occurred, resulting in lane closures. The Georgia Department of Transportation reported this incident, which happened at an intersection. Drivers are being advised to find alternative routes due to the closure of all lanes.
The incident happened during the morning rush hour, causing disruptions to traffic. Further details about the incident are not available at this time.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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