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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle at intersection in Columbus, coroner says

A Columbus Police Department patrol car blocks an intersection in Columbus.
A Columbus Police Department patrol car blocks an intersection in Columbus. mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

A man has died after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Columbus, Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan said.

Bryan identified the victim as 76-year-old Robert Kelly.

Kelly was pronounced dead at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday at a local hospital, according to Bryan.

Bryan said Kelly had been struck by a vehicle at the intersection of 14th Street and Veterans Parkway. The Columbus Police Department, which is investigating the incident, said it occurred Wednesday at 5:15 a.m.

CPD public information officer Brittany Santiago said no arrests have been made at this time.

This story was originally published February 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM.

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