A woman who was walking on Lower Roswell Road Thursday night died after being struck by a car.
Cobb Police said Elizabeth Hightower, 55, of Marietta, was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a release, Sgt. Wayne Delk said she was walking westbound on Lower Roswell at 6:52 p.m. when she was hit by a blue 2017 Nissan Altima, also heading westbound on Lower Roswell.
Police said the crash occurred near the intersection of Sunset Trail, east of Davidson Road.
Delk said Hightower was not walking within the crosswalk when she was struck. The 22-year-old driver of the Altima had minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene, Delk said.
Police said Hightower’s next of kin have been notified and that the crash is still being investigated. Anyone with information is asked to call 770-499-3987.
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