UPDATE- Serious Injury Pedestrian Collision – Hit and Run
**UPDATE**
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 1724 hours, the 14-year-old juvenile was pronounced deceased at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
On Wednesday, December 11, 2019, investigators located a black 2013 Honda Accord at a residence within a half mile of the collision site. The Honda exhibited damage consistent with a pedestrian collision. The owner was identified as 51-year-old Marva Payton of Marietta.
Payton was arrested and transported to the Cobb County Jail. An arrest warrant was obtained from Cobb County Magistrate Court for Hit and Run (F).
The Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit would like to thank the numerous citizens and the staff of the Dairy Queen (1265 Powder Springs Street) who provided assistance to locate the Honda.
December 11, 2019
Serious Injury Pedestrian Collision – Hit and Run
The Cobb County Police Department Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a serious injury hit and run pedestrian collision that occurred in Precinct Three on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 5:59 p.m. on Cunningham Road south of Crosswinds Circle.
Per investigators, a pedestrian entered the southbound travel lane of Cunningham Road south of Crosswinds Circle. While in the roadway, investigators believe that a dark color four door sedan struck the pedestrian. The sedan then continued southbound on Cunningham Road.
Investigators observed video surveillance footage from a residence and a business that place the dark sedan in the area prior to and after the collision. Due to limited evidence at the scene and limited witness information, investigators do not have a make and model for the sedan at this time.
The pedestrian was identified as a 14-year-old juvenile. The juvenile was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital for treatment of serious injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. The juvenile’s next of kin has been notified.
This collision remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department at 770-499-3987.
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