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Pedestrian dead, suspected drunk driver arrested

Posted at 7:51 PM, Feb 12, 2016
and last updated 2016-02-13 16:02:44-05

A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a Jeep on Spring Mountain Road near Stober Boulevard.

It happened on Friday around 6:30 p.m.

The pedestrian was in the center turnout lane, according to police. That's when a suspected drunk driver drifted into the center lane, striking the man. 

Firefighters performed CPR, according to witnesses. The man was rushed to the hospital but he did not survive. 

The driver of the Jeep initially fled the scene, said police.

About an hour later, investigators said the driver turned himself in.

13 Action News was there as the man surrendered.  

Sgt. Richard Strader said there's an epidemic on our roadways. His plea to the public: Use crosswalks and don't drink and drive.

The coroner has not yet revealed the name on the deceased.