Pedestrian Killed in DeKalb County Police Pursuit Incident
A pedestrian was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by DeKalb County police. The chase began when an officer noticed the vehicle had an illegal window tint and an obstructed license plate due to a heavily tinted tag cover. The police attempted to stop the vehicle near Mill Road at around 8:54 PM. During the pursuit, the vehicle turned southbound on a street, where the incident occurred. Officials reported that the driver was evading police when the crash took place. The identity of the deceased pedestrian has not yet been released. According to a department statement, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit is ongoing. The police department is working to gather more information regarding the incident. This tragic event highlights the dangers associated with high-speed chases and their potential consequences for innocent bystanders.
