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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
'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.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Marietta police investigating after teen run over by reckless driver in parking lot
The Marietta Police Department says they're investigating an incident where a teenager was run over by a reckless driver on Friday night. Police said their Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Unit is looking into the situation, where 19-year-old Jeremias Escalante Perez, of Virginia, was in a parking lot at Westside Plaza at the corner of Powder Springs Road and Sandtown Road when he was run over. According to the initial investigation, Perez was in the parking lot 'when an unknown male driving a silver Infinity G35 began driving recklessly and doing burnouts.' The Infinity hit Perez and dragged him along while the drive tried to leave the area. Police said Perez sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The driver left the scene without trying to help Perez, police said. Anyone with information that could help police identify and find the driver is asked to call Officer J. Henderson at 770-794-5384 or call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta to leave a tip. Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell is in Marietta working to learn more. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: MARTA police investigating shooting at Ashby Station Mom turns in child accused of stealing instruments from McIntosh High School Family of murdered Fulton Co. teacher shines a light on loved one's life [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
