Crime & Safety
Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Forsyth County
The man was hit by a car Tuesday while trying to guide a box truck near Matt Highway.
CUMMING, GA — Forsyth County authorities say no charges are anticipated after a man wearing dark clothing was hit and killed by a car while trying to assist a driver Tuesday evening.
The man was identified as Salvador Ramirez, 76, of Auburn, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
The accident happened around 6:40 p.m. in the 6000 block of Matt Highway, when authorities said Ramirez stepped into the road as he was guiding the driver of a box truck using a work light.
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Authorities said he was hit by a 2001 Ford Ranger. Authorities said the driver did not see Ramirez, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The sheriff's office is investigating the case.
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