ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who was hit and killed by a suspected drunk driver late Saturday night, October 26.
Police say the crash happened around 11:39 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 North and Highway 72. A 33-year-old man from Hull was driving a 2017 Nissan Versa north on Highway 29 when he struck a pedestrian crossing the road.
The pedestrian died at the scene. Investigators say his last known location was at a nearby restaurant, but they have not yet been able to identify him.
Officers later arrested the driver and charged him with homicide by vehicle in the first degree and DUI-alcohol.
This was the seventh fatal crash of 2025 in Athens-Clarke County, resulting in eight deaths so far this year, police said.
Anyone with information that could help identify the victim is asked to contact Senior Police Officer Lauren Barnard at Lauren.Barnard@accgov.com or 762-400-7222.
