ATLANTA — A man is now behind bars after he allegedly killed a 70-year-old man after in deadly hit-and-run on Tuesday, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
The deadly crash happened just around 8:30 p.m. on Atlanta Highway and Tidwell Road in Alpharetta. Authorities responded for the hit-and-run.
Joaquin Vega, 70, from Alpharetta, was walking across the middle of the road when a car hit and killed him, according to deputies. Vega's nephew saw the incident unfold, but was only able to provide little information about the car. The nephew said that the car was small with four doors. It could have been an SUV that killed his uncle, deputies said.
Police identified the suspect as 48-year-old Agapito Romo Vazquez on Thursday. They were able to locate him after finding his car that matched the description. Authorities noted damage consistent with the crash.
The car had been repaired, but police were able to find the companies that made the repairs. They then obtained the broken, bloody windshield.
Romo Vazquez was charged with first degree vehicular homicide, felony hit-and-run and driving without a license. Police said additional charges are pending.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 770-781-3087.
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