DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb Police are investigating after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas morning.
Authorities said it happened shortly before 4 a.m. Officers were called out to Candler Road near Eastwood Drive in Decatur. The location is not far from the Scott Candler Library.
Detectives said the victim was crossing the road when he was struck by an unknown dark-colored car. The driver took off before officers arrived on scene, according to DeKalb Police.
The victim was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The DeKalb Police Department's traffic specialist unit is still investigating.
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