๐ The Gist: On October 23, 2023, a hit and run incident occurred in Duluth, resulting in the death of 26-year-old Cassius Franswah. The Duluth Police Department reported the arrest of a suspect within 17 hours.
โ Whatโs Happening:
- Cassius Franswah was struck by a vehicle at 12:20 a.m. on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. at Prince Charles Drive.
- The Duluth Police Department identified a Nissan Sentra as the involved vehicle and later located it in an apartment parking lot.
๐ Between the Lines:
- The Accident Investigation Unit of the Duluth Police Department was involved in the investigation process.
- Nidar Ballan-Bellan, 45, was arrested in connection with the case and faces multiple charges.
๐ Catch Up Quick:
- The incident led to immediate response measures by officers at the scene.
- Despite efforts, Franswah was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
๐ผ๏ธ The Big Picture: The incident underscores the significance of road safety and the consequences of hit and run incidents.
โ ๏ธ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.