The Hall County Sheriff’s Office’s Accident Investigation Unit is searching for a suspect after a hit-and-run incident that authorities say left a moped rider with serious injuries on Tuesday, March 25, near Gainesville.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene around 9:10 p.m. at Limestone Parkway and Wildwood Circle, where a moped had been struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle is said to have fled the scene, leaving the injured rider behind.
Authorities identified the victim as Jerrett Albert Peltier, 52, of Gainesville. Police say first responders transported the victim to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville for treatment.
According to AIU’s initial investigation, Peltier was traveling north on Limestone Parkway when he was rear-ended by a vehicle believed to be a 2007-2014 Ford Mustang. Authorities say witnesses reported seeing the suspect continue north on Limestone Parkway in the Gainesville area before heading onto U.S. 129/Cleveland Highway.
Deputies so far have been unable to locate the suspect. AIU is actively investigating the incident and urges anyone with information to contact (470) 768-2067 or email [email protected].
