Athens police seek driver who seriously injured pedestrian, killed dog in hit-and-run crash
Athens police are asking for the public's help with a crash investigation where a driver seriously injured a pedestrian.
On April 13, at approximately 9 p.m., a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian happened on Essex Court at Cedar Shoals Drive.
The driver did not stop after hitting the man.
The victim was seriously injured and his dog was killed.
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Police describe the suspect vehicle as a dark sedan. Police said that evidence at the scene suggested that the passenger side door may be damaged.
Anyone with information is asked to email Officer Cameron at Caleb.Cameron@accgov.com or call 762-400-7191.
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