Suspect in fatal Columbus hit and run arrested, set to appear in court this week
A Columbus man wanted in a fatal hit and run that happened near Forrest Road in late August is in police custody.
David Stinson was arrested Monday and faces several charges including homicide by vehicle in the first degree, two counts of felony hit and run and driving with a suspended license, according to a news release from the Columbus Police Department.
Stinson, who is currently being held in the Muscogee County Jail, is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court 9 a.m. Wednesday. He was named by police as a suspect on Aug. 27.
Around 3:55 p.m. Aug. 22, CPD officers were called to the intersection of Forrest Road and Gleason Avenue in reference to a three-car crash involving a U-Haul moving truck. Upon arrival, officers found Wayna Wise, 20, and a female passenger suffering from injuries. Both were transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional for medical care.
Wise died on Aug. 25 from his injuries. The female passenger is in stable but critical condition.
This story was originally published August 27, 2021 at 12:41 PM.
