GEORGIA — A man has died following a hit-and-run crash in Cobb County, according to police.
Authorities said the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Barclay Circle near Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
Investigators identified the victim as 53-year-old Jeffrey Ryder.
Police said Ryder was traveling north on South Cobb Drive when another driver, identified as 35-year-old Alberto Martinez, attempted to make a left turn onto Barclay Circle. The turn caused a collision between the two vehicles.
According to investigators, the impact of the crash threw Ryder from his vehicle. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
Police said Martinez left the scene without stopping to render aid.
Authorities have charged Martinez with first-degree vehicular homicide, hit and run and additional traffic offenses. Officials said he is not currently in custody.
The crash remains under investigation.
