ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County Police need help identifying a victim who officers said was hit by a driver who is now facing charges in the crash.

Officers said they responded to the crash around 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 26 were a car hit a pedestrian near the intersection of Highway 29 North and Highway 72.

The investigation determined the 33-year-old driver of a Nissan Versa was going north on Highway 29 when he hit a pedestrian crossing on Highway 29. He died from his injuries.

Athens-Clarke County Police said the driver of the Nissan was arrested and charged with homicide by vehicle and DUI.

Police said they need help identifying the victim, whose last known location was at a nearby restaurant. Credit: Athens-Clarke County Police

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