ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A driver hit a pedestrian and crashed their car into a Walmart in Clayton County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Riverdale Police Department.

The crash happened at the Walmart in Riverdale off GA 85 and Lamar Hutcheson Parkway.

Riverdale police said a woman lost control of her vehicle in the parking lot.

“The vehicle struck a pedestrian who was exiting the store before continuing forward and colliding with the side of the building. The impact caused the vehicle to breach the exterior wall and partially enter the store before coming to a stop,” police said in a statement.

The person hit was seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital.

“It is believed at this time that the driver may have suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel

See Full Page