Pedestrian hit, killed on Gwinnett County highway, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on a Gwinnett County highway Wednesday afternoon, according to police.Around 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the deadly crash on Stone Mountain Highway.Investigators determined the pedestrian was trying to cross the highway from north to south outside of a marked crosswalk. They entered the westbound lanes, where a vehicle hit them.The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity is being withheld until their next of kin is notified.Police said the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The department has not announced charges.This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.