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DeKalb County, GA (June 8, 2026) – A woman in her 30s was critically injured early on Monday morning, June 8, after being struck by a vehicle on Candler Road at Kelly Lake Road in DeKalb County. The accident was reported at approximately 4:29 a.m.
When emergency units arrived, they found the woman with critical injuries, so she was taken to a hospital for treatment.
According to a preliminary investigation, the woman was crossing Candler Road outside of a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
No names were released in connection with the wreck at the time of this report. The inquiry into the full circumstances remains active, with additional details expected as the case develops.
We are thinking of the woman and hoping for her full recovery.
What Pedestrians and Drivers Should Know About Crosswalk Laws in Georgia
Georgia law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians who are lawfully within a marked crosswalk. However, pedestrians who cross outside of a marked crosswalk in an area between two intersections are generally required to yield to oncoming traffic. This distinction can affect how a crash is reviewed and what, if any, legal responsibility is assigned to each party.
Crossing outside a marked crosswalk at night or in low-light conditions significantly increases the risk of being struck. Drivers have less time to detect a pedestrian who is not in an expected crossing zone, and reaction distances at normal road speeds can be shorter than people assume. Even with headlights on, spotting a person mid-road in the early morning hours can be genuinely difficult.
DeKalb County roads like Candler Road carry steady traffic at various hours, including overnight. Pedestrian crashes on multi-lane roads without marked crossings tend to involve higher speeds and less predictable vehicle movements than those at controlled intersections.
