While visiting with friends Saturday night, a Marietta woman decided to make a quick trip to the store across the street. She never made it back.
Rochelle Brown, 53, was hit by a truck shortly before 7 p.m. on North Marietta Parkway near Allgood Road, according to Officer Michael Gardner with Marietta police.
The driver of the truck stopped, Gardner said. But then at least two or three other drivers also hit Brown, but did not stop, according to police. There are no crosswalks in the area.
Brown was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where she died early Sunday.
On Monday, investigators continued to seek clues about the drivers who hit Brown and didn’t stop, Gardner said.
Brown’s mother, Barbara Brown, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution her daughter’s death came as a complete shock.
“Why wouldn’t you stop?” Barbara Brown said Monday night. “We’re humans. We just can’t go around and drive fast and hit somebody and act like that person don’t matter. All of us matter.”
Funeral arrangements were pending for Rochelle Brown, a Marietta native who was well-liked, her mother said. Family and friends are hopeful that someone will come forward with information about those responsible for hitting Brown.
“If you do it once, you’re going to do it again,” Barbara Brown said.
Anyone with information about the hit-and-runs is asked to contact Marietta police at 770-794-5300.
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