Driver of Ford Explorer Wanted for Questioning in Fatal Richmond County Hit-and-Run

A local woman was struck and killed while riding her bicycle in south Augusta last weekend.  The driver that struck and killed 38-year-old Joni Gill October 7 fled from the scene and is still being sought.

The incident was reported at 7:35 pm on Lumpkin Road at Fleming Drive.  A police report says the driver of the hit-and-run vehicle failed to yield and struck Gill.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Division is now looking for the driver of a 2002 green Ford Explorer for questioning in connection with last Saturday's hit-and-run.

If you have any information, contact Corporal George Edenfield, or any Traffic Safety Division Supervisor at the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at (706) 821-1491 or (706) 821-1261.  Callers can remain anonymous.

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