Man arrested after fatal hit and run on Wilmington Island
Summary
Bicycle Crash Effingham Georgia in Effingham, Georgia: A man was arrested Monday after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Wilmington Island. Robert Herfurt, 51, was charged with homicide by vehicle in the first degree, driving under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of an accident. The charges stem from a Sunday crash just after 11 p.m. on the 800 block of Wilmington Island Road, where Georgia State Patrol troopers responded to a fatal hit-and-run involving a bicycle. Herfurt initially left the scene but later reported the incident to authorities before being arrested.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Herfurt | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Man arrested after fatal hit and run on Wilmington Island | WSAV-TV