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No citations issued after pedestrian hit in downtown Decatur

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No citations issued after pedestrian hit in downtown Decatur

The location of the May 23 incident. Image obtained via Google Maps
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Decatur, GA — Decatur Police on May 23 responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle.

Police responded at 7:52 a.m. at the intersection of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Church Street.

Sgt. John Bender said the investigation “revealed a gray Honda was turning left onto Church Street from East Ponce de Leon Avenue. A pedestrian was crossing over Church Street in a crosswalk. The pedestrian entered into the crosswalk against the pedestrian signal stating ‘Don’t Walk’ and was struck by the Honda. The pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. No citations were issued.”

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