Pedestrian struck outside Cobb County crosswalk, police say

COBB COUNTY, Ga. – The Cobb County Police Department’s Special Operations STEP (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) unit is investigating a serious pedestrian collision that occurred Sunday evening.

The incident happened around 8:16 p.m. on Oct. 27 along South Cobb Drive, just north of Waldrep Circle.

Preliminary reports indicate that an unknown male pedestrian was crossing South Cobb Drive outside of a designated crosswalk when he was struck by a blue 2010 Hyundai Elantra driven by a Kennesaw resident.

The pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Kennestone Hospital for treatment. The driver was uninjured and stopped the car in the same lane where the accident occurred.

The investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at 770-499-3987.