Pedestrian killed Friday in Dahlonega ID’d

A 23-year-old pedestrian who was killed Friday when he was struck by a pickup in Dahlonega has been identified. The state patrol said Monday the man’s name is Angel Gabriel Rocha.

STATE PATROL NARRATIVE:

“…at 6:05pm, Troopers were dispatched to a pedestrian crash at the intersection of GA 9 and GA 60…

The investigation revealed that (the) pickup was traveling south on GA 9 when (Rocha) crossed into its path. The pedestrian was in a crosswalk (and) had a ‘do not cross’ signal and was wearing dark clothing.”

Rocha was from Dahlonega.