Crime & Safety

Nearby: Pedestrian Fatality on I-285W

Nearby Dunwoody: Police believe a man exited a car and was struck by another vehicle.

Information provided by Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose

Sandy Springs Police, Fire, and DOT Hero were on the scene of a pedestrian fatality, early Saturday morning, on I-285 West at New Northside Drive.

The incident occurred about 4:30 am. Officers believe a man exited a car on the westbound side and was struck by another vehicle, according to Sandy Springs Police Capt. Steve Rose.  He was dead at the scene. 

Three lanes of I-285 were closed for the investigation. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.


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