Former Milton police lieutenant charged in deadly I-75 hit-and-run

Police officer charged with deadly hit-and-run on I-75

Authorities said Christopher Bradshaw hit and killed 36-year-old Terrell Lowdermilk around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 13 near South Marietta Parkway. Bradshaw, who served as a lieutenant with Milton police, was fired from the department following the charges. He faces felony counts of hit-and-run resulting in serious injury or death and homicide by vehicle ? leaving the scene.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A former Milton Police Department lieutenant has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 75.

What we know:

Authorities said Christopher Bradshaw hit and killed 38-year-old Terrell Lowdermilk around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 13 near South Marietta Parkway.

Christopher Bradshaw was arrested for a hit-and-run on I-75 that happened on Aug. 13, 2025.  (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)

Investigators said the break in the case came from debris left at the crash site that carried traceable serial numbers. Paired with traffic camera footage, witness interviews, and assistance from the Cobb County Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center, police were able to identify Bradshaw as the suspected driver. Public tips also helped locate the black 2020 Chevrolet Silverado believed to have been involved.

An early morning traffic crash along I-75 at South Marietta Parkway leaves a driver dead and launches a search for a second driver in Marietta on Aug. 13, 2025. (FOX 5)

Bradshaw, who served as a lieutenant with Milton police, was fired from the department following the charges. He is currently being held in the Cobb County Jail without bond, according to county records. He faces felony counts of hit-and-run resulting in serious injury or death and homicide by vehicle — leaving the scene.

What they're saying:

The Milton Police Department released a statement on the crash and Bradshaw's involvement. It reads:

"The Milton Police Department has been informed that one of its lieutenants, Christopher Bradshaw, a 14-year veteran of the department, has been arrested by the Marietta Police Department in connection with a hit-and-run crash that tragically claimed the life of a motorist in Marietta, Georgia. The incident occurred while Bradshaw was off duty.

Upon our initial notification of the investigation, Bradshaw was immediately placed on administrative leave and has since been terminated from employment with the City of Milton.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time. While we cannot provide further comment due to the ongoing investigation being led by the Marietta Police Department, we remain committed to transparency, accountability, and maintaining the trust of our community."

Dig deeper:

Prior to joining the Milton Police Department, Bradshaw worked for the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office for three years.