The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office and Georgia State Patrol are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a hit and run driver. At approximately 8 p.m. Friday night a female pedestrian was crossing U.S. 80 near Pine View Drive in Effingham County when she was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene traveling westbound towards Bryan County.
Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a gray or white car. The vehicle sustained front end damage and will also be missing a windshield wiper. The victim was airlifted to Memorial Health University Medical Center with life threatening injuries. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Georgia State Patrol or the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office at 912-754-3349.
Crash closes Chatham Parkway overpass
A crash involving a Georgia Power crane truck and a 1970 Chevy Nova temporarily closed the northbound lanes of the Chatham Parkway overpass at I-16 Saturday. The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m.
According to the Garden City police department both vehicles were traveling south, braking for a yellow light when the Nova struck the back tires of the crane truck causing it to lose control and flip.
Police believe the brakes on the Nova were not functioning properly.
No injuries were reported.
Road work to affect traffic on I-16
Georgia DOT will be installing temporary eastbound lane closures on I-16/S.R. 404 between mile post 152 and mile post 153 in Chatham County tomorrow.
The closures are scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday, March 31 through Wednesday, April 2. These maintenance operations with lane closures will be utilized for asphalt repair.
Personnel and heavy equipment will be working in close proximity to the roadway. Motorists are requested to drive slowly and exercise extreme caution in this work zone. Message signs, barrels and/or cones will be utilized to alert the public of the upcoming changes.
Complied by Katie Martin