'Reckless' driver runs over teen in Marietta parking lot, police say
The Brief
The Marietta Police Department's STEP Unit is investigating an incident involving a "reckless" driver crashing into a pedestrian in Westside Plaza.
Jeremias Escalante Perez, 19, was struck and dragged by a silver Infinity G35 Friday night.
The driver fled the scene without providing aid, leaving Perez with life-threatening injuries; he was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are seeking information from the public.
MARIETTA, Ga. - Marietta police say a reckless driver doing burnouts in a parking lot hit a pedestrian late Friday night.
What we know
It happened in the Westside Plaza at the corner of Powder Springs Road and Sandtown Road at 11:30 p.m.
Police identified the victim as 19-year-old Jeremias Escalante Perez from Virginia. They say Perez was either walking or standing in the lot when a silver Infinity G35 crashed into him.
Perez was dragged by the car as the driver attempted to flee.
He was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
What we don't know
Police have not yet identified the driver. This is an active investigation.
What you can do
The suspect's vehicle had a test drive tag in place of a license plate. Police are seeking the public's help to identify the vehicle and driver.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Officer J. Henderson at 770-794-5384. You can also submit anonymous tips via their app or through Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta.
The Source
This information was provided by the Marietta Police Department on Saturday. The photos were provided to police by a witness.
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