NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — Officials in Newton County are looking to identify a driver who allegedly drove away after hitting and killing a teenager Monday night.
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Newton County deputies said they were called to a hit-and-run around 10:30 p.m. on Highway 36, just south of Hummingbird Lane.
When deputies arrived, they found a person dead on the road.
The victim was later identified as a 15-year-old boy from Covington. Officials did not release his name.
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The NCSO said evidence indicates the suspect’s vehicle is pearl white.
Anyone with information is urged to call Sgt. Jack Redlinger 678-300-7877 or via email.
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