TBI identified the pedestrian as Russell G. Giampietro. The 79 year old man was involved in an accident this morning on West Bockman Way in Sparta ,TN. The highway patrol reported that Giampietro was struck by a car driven by 82 year old Norma Kirby of Sparta. Officials said Kirby was unable to avoid hitting Giampietro as he walked into the roadway. Alcohol and drugs were not involved. No charges or citations were issued. Kirby was uninjured.