ROCKDALE COUNTY – A pedestrian died after being struck by a 17-year-old driver on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Publix grocery store, located at 2880 Georgia Hwy 212, the Rockdale Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release today, Nov. 4.
Deputies arrived on the scene around 2:30 p.m. and observed the victim pinned beneath the motor vehicle. The Rockdale County Fire Rescue (RCFR) freed the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital by EMS and later succumbed to injuries.
The driver of the motor vehicle has been identified as a 17-year-old male. No arrests have been made at this time. This is an ongoing investigation. The Sheriff’s Office said additional updates will be made available.