A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday evening on Danielsville Road in Athens, police say.
According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD), Jewell Jarrells was crossing the road toward J.J. Harris Elementary School when a northbound Chrysler 200 struck him.
The car was driven by Monica Barnes, 55, of Athens.
The fatal crash happened around 6:26 p.m. on Dec. 27 near the intersection of Danielsville Road and Fernwood Court. It is the second fatal pedestrian accident in Athens within the past week.
No charges have been filed, but the crash is under investigation. If you have any information about the crash, you are asked to contact Senior Police Officer Tilley at [email protected], 762-400-7355, or Sergeant Schulte at [email protected], 762-400-7093
Police say 21 people have died in 20 fatal crashes in Athens this year.
