Crime

Columbus 13-year-old girl killed, boy seriously injured Thursday morning in hit-and-run

By Kelby Hutchison
One juvenile is dead following a hit and run accident that occurred Thursday on Steam Mill drive in Columbus.
One juvenile is dead following a hit and run accident that occurred Thursday on Steam Mill drive in Columbus. Rich Pedroncelli AP

The Columbus Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run Thursday morning in the 4100 block of Steam Mill Road that left one juvenile dead and another in serious condition.

A 13-year-old girl was killed in the crash and an 11-year-old boy was injured. The boy was transported to a local hospital and has since been flown to an Atlanta-area hospital for treatment.

Both children attended Rothschild Middle School, according to a press release from the CPD.

Police Chief Freddie Blackmon says if anyone has any information regarding this accident, they can call CPD at 706-653-3300 or 706-225-4040.

“We are committed to finding the person responsible for hitting these kids and leaving the scene,” Blackmon said.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

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