DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday on Interstate 285, setting off a chain reaction crash that injured two drivers, according to DeKalb County police.
What we know:
According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers responded just after 6:35 a.m. to I-285 East near the Moreland Avenue exit.
Investigators believe a person was walking in the left lane for an unknown reason when they were hit by a vehicle.
The pedestrian died at the scene.
Seconds later, another vehicle crashed into the first car, investigators said.
Both drivers were taken to the hospital with injuries.
What we don't know:
Police said the case is still in the early stages and no word has been released on possible charges.
Officials said they expect to share more information