Pedestrian Struck Three Times, Killed on Interstate

A 26-year-old man died after he was struck by a truck late Saturday on Interstate 285 near South Cobb Drive, according to Cobb County Police spokesman Joseph Hernandez.

David Leonza Jordan of Marietta was hit by a Chevrolet Z-71 truck in the inside lane of I-285 around 11:12 p.m. after crossing the outside and center lanes of the expressway, Hernandez said Sunday.

According to Hernandez, Jordan had been involved in a hit and run collision in the area of South Cobb Drive and I-285. 

After the incident, Jordon fled the scene on foot towards the location of the Microtel Inn at 5300 South Cobb Dr., Hernandez said.

"He was just running that way," Hernandez said, "in that direction." 

Jordan ran across the exit ramp from the interstate northbound to South Cobb Drive and then he ran onto the northbound travel lanes of the interstate.

Jordan crossed the outside and center lanes of I-285 ,and as he entered the inside lane, Hernandez said he was struck by a Chevrolet Z-71 truck. 

The collision with the truck redirected Jordon into the center lane where he was struck by a Pontiac Grand Am. Jordan was struck a third time by an unidentified vehicle that failed to stop. 

Jordan was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Cobb County Medical Examiner, Hernandez said. 

Hernandez said police are continuing the investigation.