Man dies after being hit by car in Coweta County

What happened

A metro Atlanta man died Wednesday after being hit by a car in Coweta County, Georgia State Patrol said.

The crash happened on Earl North Road. The car was traveling down the road toward the man’s house when it hit him, according to the Georgia State Patrol account.

Location

Earl North Road is in Coweta County. The incident involved a man outside or near his home and a car traveling on the road.

Investigation

Georgia State Patrol is the agency identified in connection with the crash. The patrol has not publicly described additional circumstances in the information available for this brief.

The man’s name, the driver’s name, the time of the crash and any potential charges were not included in the account of the incident.

What remains unclear

It is not clear what caused the car to leave its path or whether anyone else was hurt. The account also does not establish whether the driver remained at the scene or whether the crash led to a citation or arrest.

Further updates from Georgia State Patrol or Coweta County officials would clarify the circumstances of the death and any next steps in the investigation.