Jamie Garcia, 21, killed in hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Hickory Ridge Road in Rose, Michigan
Modified Date:
Fri, 10/23/2015 - 4:08amAccident 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.
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.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Hit and RunPeople Involved:
Jamie Garcia
Roadway:
Hickory Ridge RoadCity:
Montrose, MICounty:
Genesee County, MI
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