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1 dead after accident on Highway 78 past Memorial Drive in DeKalb County, police say

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Police are investigating a deadly accident on Highway 78 past Memorial Drive on Tuesday. 

Details are limited, but authorities said the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. Police stated that one person died in the accident.

11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene, where it appeared a white SUV crashed into the woodline behind a guardrail. Several DeKalb County Police patrol cars could also be seen surrounding the scene

Authorities said the crash is still under investigation. No other details were released from officials at this time. 

Credit: WXIA

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