Suspect charged in Chatham County crash that killed bicyclist - WJCL
Summary
Bicycle Crash Georgia Today in Georgia: A man was arrested in Chatham County after authorities say he struck and killed a bicyclist, left the scene, and was later found to be under the influence of alcohol. The crash happened on the 800 block of Wilmington Island Road around 11:06 p.m. Sunday, when the Chatham County Police Department asked Georgia State Patrol to assist with a fatal hit-and-run investigation involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. Troopers determined the driver had initially left the scene; authorities said the suspect, Robert Brian Herfurt, 51, was also the person who reported the crash. Chatham County deputies found him and brought him back to the scene, where investigators determined he was under the influence of alcohol. Herfurt is charged with first-degree homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol, and leaving the scene of an accident/failure to give aid or information.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Brian Herfurt | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Suspect charged in Chatham County crash that killed bicyclist - WJCL