Crime & Safety

Marietta Woman Killed Crossing South Cobb Drive

The pedestrian, Jennie Coston of Marietta, did not cross the roadway in the provided crosswalk.

A pedestrian was struck by a 2000 Toyota Corolla while she was attempting to cross South Cobb Drive near Appleton Drive on Sunday, according to .

The pedestrian, Jennie Coston of Marietta, did not cross the roadway in the provided crosswalk, Police said.

The driver of the 2000 Toyota Corolla has been identified as 20-year-old Katie Trivette of Lawrenceville.

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Coston, 55, was transported by ground to  in critical condition.

On Monday, Cobb Police were notified that Coston died as a result of the injuries she sustained in the collision. 

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No charges are expected to be filed in this investigation.

The accident is one of many involving people crossing roads outside crosswalks in Cobb County this year. Among them:

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