Forsyth County, Georgia – A 15-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in a church parking lot, prompting an active hit-and-run investigation.
According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. Jan. 14 in the parking lot of Abundant Life Church, located on Strickland Road. The juvenile had just left a Wednesday evening youth service when she was hit by a vehicle.
Investigators said the vehicle is described as a black SUV. Following the collision, the driver and any occupants allegedly fled the scene before authorities arrived. The SUV was last seen exiting the church parking lot and traveling toward Atlanta Highway on Strickland Road.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she remains hospitalized and is recovering from her injuries, according to the sheriff’s office. No additional details about her condition were released.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Specialist Unit is actively investigating the crash and is requesting assistance from the public to identify the vehicle or those involved. Authorities emphasized that even small details could help advance the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Traffic Specialist Unit at (770) 781-2222, extension 8535, or email thodges@forsythco.com.
Strickland Road and the Atlanta Highway corridor are commonly used by evening commuters and church traffic, increasing the likelihood that witnesses or passing drivers may have seen the vehicle.
No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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