The Athens Clark County Police Department is seeking help from the community to identify the victim involved in a fatal traffic accident at the intersection of US Highway 29 and Highway 17.

The crash happened Sunday night, when the driver of a northbound 2017 Nissan Versa struck a pedestrian crossing Highway 29. The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The victim’s last known location was at a nearby restaurant, where he was seen wearing a black hoodie and a t-shirt with a neon dinosaur logo.

The ACCPD is asking for anyone with information regarding the accident to contact Officer Lauren Barnard at lauren.barnard@accgov.com or call 762-400-7222.

The driver of the Nissan, a 33-year old man from Hull, GA, was arrested and charged with DUI and Homicide by Vehicle in the 1s

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