
1 airlifted to hospital, 2 more seriously hurt in Roosevelt Highway crash, troopers say
By Rebecca Nash
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police in Cobb County are investigating after an elderly pedestrian in a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street.The deadly crash happened just before 9:30 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Church Street and Tower Road in Marietta.Police identified the pedestrian as Landry Braxton, 70, of Marietta.Braxton was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk when his wheelchair was hit by a black 2017 Toyota Camry, Marietta police said. He was seriously injured.Braxton was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where he died, police said.The driver of the Camry remained on the scene of the crash and is cooperating with officers, police said. No charges have been filed at this time.Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact Officer C. Henry at 770-794-5266.This is a developing story. Stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.