Man hit, killed crossing street near busy Dekalb Target shopping center

Police say a man was hit and killed trying to cross the road near a busy Target shopping center in DeKalb County Wednesday morning.

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The accident happened around 9:30 a.m. and shut the road down in both directions.

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The driver, who hasn’t been identified, stayed at the scene.

The victim, who also hasn’t been identified, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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The area is near the back entrance to a busy Target shopping center at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Druid Hills Road.

It’s unclear if the driver is facing any charges.

The investigation is ongoing.