HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT ON NORTH OAKLAND RESULTS IN LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES TO 60-YEAR-OLD MAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 5/13/23 at approximately 0134 hours, Decatur Police Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of N. Oakland reference a Hit and Run to a Pedalcyclist that just occurred. On arrival officers located a 60 year old Decatur resident on the raised center median suffering from numerous injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Officers located video of the crash occurring. In the video the victim is seen riding his bicycle N/B on the raised center median in the 1400 block of N. Oakland when a silver Dodge Charger drives onto the median and strikes the victim and bicycle from behind. The vehicle then leaves the scene N/B on Oakland.

Using evidence located at the scene, witness statements, and other investigative tools, officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle at a residence in Decatur a few hours after the crash. This led to the arrest of Darius J. Hodges a 27 year old Decatur resident. Hodges was booked into the Macon County Jail for Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Crash, as well as several traffic violations.

Members of the Fatal Accident Investigation Team are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department. Report Number 23004339.

No further information will be released at this time.