Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
Atlanta police are looking for a 2006 import in connection with a fatal accident on Ga. 166 West near I-285.
Lajuan Washington was found Monday lying on the side of the road suffering from "injuries consistent with an auto accident," according to the APD. Washington was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he later died.
Police are looking for the driver of a 2006 or earlier Nissan Titan, Armada or Infinity QX56. The vehicle will have damage on the passenger side, including a missing side mirror, police say.
If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers or Officer C. Wolcott at 404-765-2808.
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A native Atlantan, Boone joined the AJC staff in 2007. He quickly carved out a niche covering crime stories, assuming the public safety beat in 2014. He's covered some of the biggest trials this decade, from Hemy Neuman to Ross Harris to Chip Olsen, the latter of which was featured on Season 7 of the AJC's award-winning "Breakdown" podcast.
