A candlelight vigil brought dozens of Savannah residents together Saturday evening to honor 14-year-old Marcus Anderson, who died in a hit-and-run incident on December 28.
What’s Happening: Community members gathered at the intersection of Ferguson and Glade Avenues, where the fatal crash occurred. Attendees shared memories of Anderson and prayed together at the January 4 vigil, held one week after the crash.
What’s Important: Two men have been arrested in connection with the hit-and-run. They face charges of tampering with evidence and obstruction.
How This Affects Real People: The Anderson family has established a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $17,000 to help cover funeral expenses.
The Process: Georgia law requires drivers to stop at accident scenes, especially when injuries occur. Leaving the scene of a fatal accident carries serious criminal penalties.
What’s Still Unknown: Whether additional charges will be filed against the two men as the investigation continues.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
