DeKalb police looking for person who hit pedestrian while doing donuts

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Dekalb County police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who hit a pedestrian while doing donuts.

The man was doing donuts at the intersection of Gresham Road and Flat Shoals Road when he lost control of the car, police said. Surveillance video at the intersection shows the car spin striking John Faust, 73, as Faust tries to run away. Police said the man then drove away before abandoning the car behind the Gresham Package Store at 2485 Gresham Road.

Destiny Agee, who works nearby, described the incident.

“They came up and started doing circles he was right here trying to cross, and he got hit back into the woods,” she said.

“A lot of donuts, a lot of street racing, revving the engine. It’s just coming in the area...They actually called it a ‘talent show,’” Agee said.

Dangerous street stunts are an issue popping up all over metro Atlanta. Last week, a state trooper chased down a pick-up truck involved in a street takeover moments after he tore through a crowd.

Agee said, “Justice needs to come to the forefront I don’t think this should be done and if it’s okay and people get away [with] it will happen more often.”

She also said the intersection has a problem.

“It’s always been a little unsafe now it’s more concerning that summer is over school is in kids walking to and from school people getting on the bus,” Agee said.

Faust’s family members said he is still recovering in the hospital.

Anyone with information should contact call 911 or call DeKalb County police at 770-724-7610.