Jamie Garcia, 21, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Hickory Ridge Road in Rose, Michigan

Modified Date:

Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:08am

Accident Date:

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Investigators still waiting for answers in hit-and-run death of Fenton High School grad

Garcia graduated from Fenton High School, where he played baseball and football. He earned two associate's degrees from Mott Community College, according to his obituary from Sharp Funeral Home.

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Over the weekend, police said, a suspect contacted investigators — coming forward as possibly being involved in the crash. That suspect turned over the vehicle believed to be involved in the crash and is cooperating with investigators, according to police.

Investigators still waiting for answers in hit-and-run death of Fenton High School grad

A couple days later, a person who has not yet been identified by police came forward to say they believe they may have been the driver that hit Garcia. No arrests have been made, pending results from the Michigan State Police crime lab on tests of evidence from the scene and the suspect's vehicle, which was voluntarily turned over to police, Shaw said.

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Jamie Garcia, a 21-year-old graduate of Fenton High School, was struck and killed by a car as he was walking on Hickory Ridge Road. Police are still searching for the person responsible for his death. The incident is still under investigation.

What every family needs to know about wrongful death claims When a person dies as the result of a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members must deal with the tragedy as best they can. Many decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed. In Michigan, a claim can be filed by certain family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is crucial to speak with a Michigan wrongful death attorney to get necessary information and advice.

Type: Pedestrian Accident

Topics:

Hit and Run

People Involved:

Jamie Garcia

Roadway:

Hickory Ridge Road

City:

Montrose, MI

County:

Genesee County, MI

Area:

Flint-Saginaw-Bay City, MI