Georgia

Teen Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident at Walker Rd and East Fayetteville Rd in Clayton County, GA

Published on: February 17, 2022

Date of Accident
February 15, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Hit-and-Run
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Walker Rd & E Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale, Clayton County, GA, USA

What Happened

Clayton County Police are arrested a driver in connection with a hit-and-run at Walker Rd and East Fayetteville Rd in Clayton County, GA on February 15th, 2022. They say officers were called to the scene around 7:37 p.m. after an unidentified 14-year-old male was struck by a box truck. The truck, said to have been operated by 35-year-old Gary Wayne Freeman Jr, is accused of leaving the scene after the collision. The teen was taken to an area hospital and later died from his injuries. Freeman was later located and arrested on multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, hit-and-run, serious injury by vehicle and driving with a suspended license.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Clayton County Police
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck
Road/Highway
Walker Rd and East Fayetteville Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Teen was struck by a box truck that left the scene

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