A pedestrian was struck and killed in the early morning hours of Thursday according to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader.

From Sheriff Schrader:

“Highway 27 at Rossville Boulevard near Trion, we have a pedestrian that has been struck and fatally wounded.  If your travel permits you to go a different route, please avoid the area while the Georgia State Patrol investigates.”

WZQZ News will have more information as it becomes available.