Driver of Ford Explorer Wanted for Questioning in Fatal Richmond County Hit-and-Run
A local woman was struck and killed while riding her bicycle in south Augusta last weekend. The driver that struck and killed 38-year-old Joni Gill October 7 fled from the…
Driver of Ford Explorer Sought For Questioning in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Richmond County Sheriff's OfficeA local woman was struck and killed while riding her bicycle in south Augusta last weekend. The driver that struck and killed 38-year-old Joni Gill October 7 fled from the scene and is still being sought.
The incident was reported at 7:35 pm on Lumpkin Road at Fleming Drive. A police report says the driver of the hit-and-run vehicle failed to yield and struck Gill. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Division is now looking for the driver of a 2002 green Ford Explorer for questioning in connection with last Saturday's hit-and-run.
If you have any information, contact Corporal George Edenfield, or any Traffic Safety Division Supervisor at the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at (706) 821-1491 or (706) 821-1261. Callers can remain anonymous.
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