Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Rockdale County Publix Parking Lot

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Rockdale County Publix Parking Lot

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at around 2:30 p.m., Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) deputies responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle at the Publix located at 2880 Georgia Hwy 212. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim pinned beneath the vehicle.

Rockdale County Fire Rescue (RCFR) arrived on the scene and successfully freed the individual, who was then transported to a local hospital by EMS. Despite medical efforts, the victim later succumbed to the injuries sustained in the incident.

The driver involved in the accident has been identified as a 17-year-old male. No arrests have been made as the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.