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Pedestrian fatally struck by FedEx truck in DeKalb, police say

The collision happened near police headquarters and several stores.
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Dec 13, 2025

A pedestrian was killed Saturday morning after being struck by a FedEx truck in DeKalb County, police said.

The collision occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Northlake Parkway near Crescent Center Boulevard. The area is near several stores and DeKalb police headquarters, just outside I-285 in Tucker.

Law enforcement said the man, identified as 77-year-old Berhane Tedla, was walking across a private driveway at a Target when the FedEx driver was turning from the driveway onto Northlake Parkway.

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The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Police have not said if the driver will face charges.

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