Augusta Moped Rider Dies After Being Struck: Hit-And-Run Driver Sought
An Augusta moped rider was hit Sunday night by a driver who left the scene of the accident.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was called to 13th Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard last night at 9:30 pm to a report of an accident involving a moped.
Authorities say 65-year-old Duane Rutledge of Augusta was struck from behind and the driver left the scene.
Rutledge was taken to Wellstar MCG where he died at 8:48 this morning as a result of his injuries.
Investigators have now released information about the vehicle believed to have been involved in the hit-and-run.
Vehicle Believed to Have Been Involved in Hit-and-Run
- 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban
- Last seen traveling north on Martin Luther King Boulevard from 13th Avenue
- Vehicle should have front end damage.
Anyone with information that could help authorities find the hit-and-run driver should call the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or the Traffic Division at 706-821-1478.
Callers can remain anonymous.
