by Robin Kemp

The Clayton County Police Department says a pedestrian was killed late Monday night on Georgia Hwy. 85 in Riverdale. The incident took place on the southbound side of GA-85 between Lakeview Drive and Warren Drive, which is in the area of Riverdale Mobile Home Park and the old Larry’s New and Used Tires.

The general area of a pedestrian fatality Monday night near the intersection of GA-85 and Lakeview Drive in Riverdale. (Google Maps)

CCPD is investigating and warns drivers that GA-85 is shut down. The police ask you to avoid the area.

This is at least the third pedestrian fatality in Clayton County in recent weeks.