The Cobb County Police Department Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in Precinct Two on Friday, August 23, 2019, at 11:20 p.m. on Floyd Road, south of White Boulevard.

Per investigators, a dark color Ram pick-up truck was travelling north on Floyd Road in the right lane, approaching White Boulevard.

A pedestrian was crossing Floyd Road and entered the path of the Ram.

The pedestrian was identified as 44-year-old Corie Bethea of Atlanta. He was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Next of kin has been notified.

The driver of the Ram did not stop and continued northbound on Floyd Road. Evidence from the scene indicates the Ram was a 2013 or newer model and has extensive front end damage, including a broken driver’s side headlight.

The collision remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3987.

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