Richmond County Authorities Seek Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Richmond County Authorities Seek Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard in Augusta on the night of January 26, 2025.

Duane Rutledge, 65, of Augusta, was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle while riding a moped at approximately 9:30 p.m. Rutledge was transported by EMS to WellStar/MCG, where he was pronounced deceased at 8:48 a.m. the following morning.

Investigators are searching for a 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban with front-end damage. The vehicle was last seen fleeing north on Martin Luther King Boulevard from 13th Avenue.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or the Traffic Division at 706-821-1478. Callers can remain anonymous.

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