Police are asking for your help to find a driver who hit and killed a person in Rex and then drove away. The incident happened late Thursday night on a local highway.
What’s Happening: On Friday morning, Clayton County police found a person who had been killed by a vehicle on Highway 42 near Sunset Hills Boulevard. Investigators say they believe the person was struck between 11 p.m. and midnight the night before.
What’s Important: The driver did not stop after hitting the person and fled the area before police arrived. Now, investigators need tips from the public to solve the case.
The Vehicle: Police believe the car involved is dark gray or black. It will have damage to the passenger side front end and mirror.
How You Can Help: Anyone with information about the driver or the car is asked to contact the Clayton County Police Department.
- You can reach Detective Cesar Garcia at 770-294-3771 or 770-473-3983.
- You can also call the main police department line at 770-477-3747.
The Sources: Clayton County Police Department.
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.
