The Marietta Police department made an arrest in the March 12 hit-and-run in which the driver seriously injured two construction workers who were putting up a traffic directional board on Roswell Road (see the original article below this update).
The suspect is a 23-year-old Dallas, Georgia man, who fled the scene of the accident on foot.
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Here is the status of the victims: Oscar Aguilar is recovering and has been released from the hospital, Jimmy Varraza remains in critical condition. Additional charges may be added later pending Varraza’s recovery.
The department’s public information release listed the charges against the suspect.
- Serious Injury by Vehicle (F) – 2 counts
- Hit & Run (F) – 2 counts
- DUI Less Safe (M)
- Failure to Maintain Lane (M)
- Suspended License (M)
- Suspended Registration (M)
- No Insurance (M)
- No Seatbelt (M)
- Improper Equipment (M)
According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, two construction workers were struck and seriously injured by a driver who fled the scene on foot. Their injuries are life-threatening.
The incident occurred early this morning, March 12, 2023, at approximately 1:40 AM on Roswell Road under the I-75 overpass.
The department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit, which investigates serious or fatal traffic incidents is conducting the investigation.
The public information release described the incident as…
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