LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga. – A 16-year-old teenager was killed Dec. 9 by a hit-and-run driver whereas making an attempt to assist a canine that had been hit by a automobile, according to Valdosta Police Department.
Samuel Johnson Jr. was walking within the 3900 block of Inner Perimeter Road when he apparently noticed the injured canine. As he was making an attempt to assist the canine, he was apparently struck by one other automobile.
Another person who was additionally driving by way of the realm noticed the canine and stopped. While checking on the canine, which died, she noticed Johnson mendacity within the grass median together with one other injured canine. The driver instantly known as 9-1-1.
Valdosta law enforcement officials, firefighters and EMS responded to the realm. Johnson was pronounced useless on the scene.
Through proof collected on the scene, the offender’s automobile was recognized as a dark-colored Dodge Charger, between the years of 2011 and 2014. It was final seen touring within the space of Inner Perimeter Road and North Forrest Street Extension.
The police division posted a plea for assist in finding the motive force on Facebook on Monday morning. A number of hours later, they posted that that they had situated the automobile. However, they didn’t say if anybody has been arrested.
If anybody has any info, please contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at 229-293-3145, the crime tip line at 229-293-3091, or file a tip on-line at www.valdostacity.com/police-department.
