DEARING, GA (May 03, 2026) – Authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of 53-year-old Tony Fulwood Sr. early Sunday morning in Dearing, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP).
Officials said the incident occurred along the 3100 block of Augusta Highway at approximately 4:40 a.m., when a pedestrian was discovered after emergency services received a call reporting the crash. The vehicle involved had already fled the scene before troopers arrived.
GSP identified the victim as Tony Fulwood Sr., a resident of Dearing. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:11 a.m. An autopsy has been scheduled for later this week as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities have not yet released any description of the suspect vehicle, and the Georgia State Patrol continues to search for the driver responsible.
