SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — Police in the city of South Fulton are searching for a hit and run suspect they say caused a wreck that took a man’s life.
Investigators say Juan Carlos Medrano was driving a blue Chevrolet Silverado that belonged to the mother of his children on August 24 when he attempted to illegally pass a tractor trailer.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
When Medrano crossed the yellow line on Cascade Palmetto Highway, he hit another car head-on, killing Jerry Long. Long was on his way to work.
Police say Medrano ran from the scene before police and EMS arrived and did not attempt to help Long.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Once captured and arrested, Medrano will be charged with vehicular homicide and hit and run.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact investigators at 404-831-3743.
IN OTHER NEWS:
©2021 Cox Media Group
