Provided by Georgia State Patrol
MCDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. - Georgia State Patrol investigators are asking for the public's help identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in McDuffie County.
What we know:
According to troopers, the crash happened around 9:20 p.m. July 6 on Georgia 17 south of Thomson. Investigators said an unknown vehicle struck a bicycle being ridden by Robert Thorpe.
Thorpe died at the scene from his injuries.
Based on evidence collected at the crash site, troopers believe the suspect vehicle is a Dodge Ram with damage to the passenger-side mirror and the headlight or fog light assembly. Surveillance cameras in the area captured the truck shortly before the collision.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Georgia State Patrol Troop E Communications Center at 706-210-2045.