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Larry Tomlin, 59, killed in pedestrian collision on Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro, Georgia

Modified Date: 
Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:18pm
Accident Date: 
Thursday, January 14, 2016

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle

A man is dead after being struck and killed while walking along a street in Clayton County early Thursday morning. The 59 year-old man, who has yet to be identified, was walking along the 9000 block of Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro around 6 a.m. when he was struck by an on-coming vehicle. The driver that hit the man stayed on scene and waited for officers to arrive. Police also believe the victim may have been struck by other vehicles. No word on why the victim was walking in the roadway.

Tara Boulevard Pedestrian Accident Kills 59-year-old Georgia Man

As of now, police are still investigating the pedestrian accident to determine who was at fault. Police will interview witnesses, take measurements of the accident scene, and perform calculations to determine who was at fault. If the driver who hit the man is found to be at fault, then he may face charges.

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Investigator Phillip Perry said Tomlin was not walking in a crosswalk when he was struck. The incident occurred near the Clayton County Superior Court and shut down southbound boulevard traffic for hours.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved: 
Larry Tomlin
Roadway: 
Tara Boulevard
City: 
Jonesboro, GA
County: 
Clayton County, GA
Area: 
Atlanta, GA

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