A 14-year-old Augusta boy was killed overnight after he and another juvenile were struck by a hit-and-run driver on Gordon Highway.
Zykeith Harris, 14 (pictured), was pronounced dead at 12:20 on the 1400 block of Gordon Highway, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Kenneth Boose.
Authorities said the second juvenile is receiving medical treatment for serious injuries at GRU Hospital. The name of the second victim was not released.
“The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Traffic Division, is asking the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown vehicle that struck two pedestrians on Gordon Highway near Dan Bowles, sheriff’s Sgt. Monica Belser said in a press release.
If anyone has any information regarding this crash, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1080.
Ever seen the fool that likes to use the center lane on Olive Rd at White Rd. as his personal jogging track? Styling for the ladies without a shirt on using his cool ipod? I dont’ expect him to be with us much longer. A fool and his life are soon parted…
AugustaCrime.com you pulled my 1st comment and left the 2nd? Maybe you should re-read it. Please put it back. I’ll be back to check.
Where was Chris Provost when this happen???