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I-285 Pedestrian Fatal
(WSB Radio) -- Early morning car trouble may be to blame for a deadly pedestrian accident in Sandy Springs.
In an e-mail to WSB Radio, Sandy Springs Police Lt. Steve Rose said the traffic fatality on I-285 eastbound just west of Riverside Drive occurred around 3 a.m. Wednesday when aa woman, Lexis Michelle Reed, 26, of Duluth, was struck by a tractor trailer while apparently trying to cross the eastbound lanes of the perimeter highway. No charges have been filed against the truck driver, who was not hurt.
Rose says a vehicle, found against the median retaining wall near the accident scene, is believed to be the victim's car. That vehicle was not damaged.
Because the investigation is still active at the scene, the eastbound lanes of I-285 are closed.
What others are saying
- Too YoungThis girl was one of my best friends while I was living in Norcross, she was a strong willed fun loving girl that was beautiful with a great life ahead of her. I am still in shock she is gone. She will be missed beyond words. My prayers go out to her Mother Melanie and all her siblings!
- elizaI worked with this girl, she was smart and strong, and how dare these people try and say an ugly thing against her...pretending like they know what they would do in her situation. F ya'll. "Yeah, what was she thinking for trying to get herself out of harm's way!!... yeah, she must have been crazy.... "you should be ashamed of yourself for calling names and passing blame.....what would you have done? stayed in the car on a hwy? or tried to get out of traffic? I cant belive these people, it makes me sick.
- elizahow dare you
- Thanks, assLet's try to refrain from calling my dead sister an idiot. There's people suffering a little more than that truck driver.
- Hurtful commentsPlease be aware that you do not know the entire situation. Lexis was someone's daughter, someone's friend, and now a family is grieving the loss. Until the entire situation is known to you, please be aware that you can really offend and hurt someone with your comments. If you were in their shoes, and your loved one was now gone, you would want the same respect.
- FatalityI was stuck in traffic for hours this morning; anxious to get to work early so that I could get home to start my Thanksgiving preparations. I was very impatient sitting in traffic at this time, but I am humbled, now. I am so sorry for this family's loss, and the unfortunate circumstances of this situation.
My prayers go to the family and the trucker. GOD be with you both. - I feel sorryFor people out there who have no sympathy for family and friends of the person who was killed. Don't assume you know anything at all and don't make such shallow comments. Idiot? That statement is pretty questionable I have to say.
- Tragic LossThis is to She is Legion....I know her family very well and THAT is who you should feel the most for....Lexi will not be at Thanksgiving..the trucker will. However, I do feel for him....that would indeed be a terrible thing to live with.
- ReI am sorry to hear about this death. We all travel these roads that at any time can turn dangerous. I can only imagine that her car broke down in the inside lane, she panicked due to the darkness and tried to cross the road to get help. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and this trucker.
- Pathetic replies, show some sympathy. Darwin? Idiot? It was just a misfortunate situation. My prayers go out to both familes on the matter. RIP Alexis.
- Tragic newsNEVER cross an nterstate on foot...ever
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