Hit-And-Run in Canton Claims Elderly Woman’s Life, Ends in Arrest

Hit-And-Run in Canton Claims Elderly Woman’s Life, Ends in Arrest

CANTON, GA – A hit-and-run collision, reported on Cumming Highway near Jordan Lane, had claimed a 79-year-old woman’s life and ended in the suspect’s arrest. 

The incident had unfolded around 6:30 p.m., when the suspect, a 24-year-old Alpharetta resident, had struck the 79-year-old woman with his Amazon delivery truck, FOX5Atlanta. 

Someone had called 911 after the wreck unfolded, and upon arrival, local police found a Rivian part and then the Amazon delivery truck, which matched the description of the vehicle that hit the 79-year-old woman, a Canton resident. 

Canton officers booked the man into custody. He has since been charged with  “first-degree vehicular homicide and hit-and-run resulting in death.” He is being held without bond. 

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation and has not released other details at this time. 

Reader’s Note: While the suspect’s name and woman’s name were mentioned by Cherokee County authorities and the initial source, our news team has adopted a no-name policy with respect to drivers/victims of motor vehicle accidents or personal injury-related incidents. As such, our news team has chosen not to mention their names in this news article. 

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