Pedestrian killed in Monday night Canton Road accident

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a van Monday night in a Canton Road accident in Northeast Cobb.

Cobb Police said Russell L. Mathews, 31, of Marietta, was walking southbound in a northbound lane on Canton Road at 6:57 p.m. Monday when he was hit by a white 2003 Chevrolet Express van. Canton Road fatal accident

According to police, the accident occurred north of the Canton Road intersection with Farm Ridge Drive, located between Jamerson Road and the Cherokee County line.

A statement issued by Cobb Police Tuesday afternoon said that when officers from Precinct 1 arrived at the scene, they saw a man lying on the grass near Canton Road. The victim was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where he died, according to police.

Neither the driver of the van, Scott A. Turner, 48, of Douglasville, nor a female passenger riding with him were injured, according to police, who said charges are not expected to be filed.

Anyone with information about the accident is asked to call Cobb Police at 770-499-3987