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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash
By Katherine Langford
Jenkins County deputies seek driver in deadly hit-and-run crash
Linda Foster
Linda Foster
Reporter · Augusta, GA
Linda Foster has spent the last 6 years immersing herself in Augusta's community news, focusing on initiatives and stories that highlight local residents. A graduate of Emmanuel College with a degree in Communication, she previously worked at a community radio station, where she developed her passion for grassroots storytelling.
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MILLEN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find the driver in a deadly hit-and-run crash.Investigators say that on Saturday morning, between 5:30-6 a.m., a man was hit by a vehicle on Highway 25 and Highway 23 South in Jenkins County.The driver did not stay at the scene.Detectives are looking for a 2018–2020 Hyundai Elantra with driver-side front-end damage. They believe that car was involved in the crash.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Georgia State Patrol at 404-430-8562 or the Jenkins County Sheriff’s Office at 478-982-4211.The sheriff’s office says tips can be made anonymously.
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