Driver sought in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in Cobb

Cobb County police are searching for a driver accused in a hit-and-run that left a person dead late Monday night in Mableton.

The victim was hit around 10:30 p.m. while crossing Floyd Road outside of the marked crosswalk near the intersection with Maran Lane, police said. Witnesses told investigators the driver stopped briefly before taking off.

The victim, whose name has not been released, died at the scene.