2 Pedestrians Injured In Hit-And-Run, Investigators Seek Info

HALL COUNTY, GA — Hall County Sheriff’s deputies need the public’s help with an investigation into a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians early Sunday morning, Jan. 13.

The incident occurred between roughly 1:20 a.m. and 1:38 a.m. on Ga. 13/Atlanta Highway just south of Ga. 347/Friendship Road.

According to the preliminary investigation, the driver of a northbound van stopped in the highway gore south of Friendship Road to change a flat tire. The driver worked on the tire, and two adult female passengers came out of the van to assist.

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During that time, the two passengers were hit by a vehicle that was also traveling north on
Atlanta Highway. The suspect driver did not stop. The victims were transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for treatment. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

Investigators have determined that following the incident, a woman and a man were seen leaving the nearby QuikTrip parking lot to assist the injured parties. Investigators need to identify and speak with the good Samaritans.

Anyone with information about the incident, suspect vehicle or driver or the identity of the
people who rendered aid is urged to contact Sgt. John Morgan at the Hall County Sheriff’s
Office, 770-718-2383.

Map courtesy Hall County Sheriff's Office