18-Year-Old Wanted for Aggravated Battery After Cyclist Struck in Columbus Hit-and-Run

An 18-year-old man is wanted by police following a May 28 hit-and-run incident that left a cyclist severely injured in the 400 block of 1st Avenue.

Columbus Police Department’s Motor Squad initially responded to the scene at approximately 1:17 p.m. The investigation was later transferred to the Violent Crimes Unit after evidence indicated the crash was intentional.

Detectives identified the suspect as Jaquavion Daise. According to CPD, Daise deliberately used a vehicle to strike the cyclist, resulting in serious injuries. Authorities have obtained an arrest warrant charging Daise with Aggravated Battery.

Anyone with information on Jaquavion Daise’s whereabouts is urged to contact Sgt. M. Dahnke at 706-326-3556 or mdahnke@columbusga.org. Tips can remain anonymous. A cash reward is available for information leading to his arrest.