SAVANNAH, GA (May 6, 2021) – SPD’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a May 5 serious injury crash involving a driver who fled on foot.
Officers were called to the crash on Mohawk Street around 5:10 p.m. According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford F-150 was traveling west on Mohawk Street and was attempting to complete a left turn onto Mohawk Loop when it was struck by a westbound 2011 Mercedes C250 that was traveling at a high rate of speed. The Mercedes was attempting to pass the F-150 on the left side in a no passing zone, resulting in the Mercedes crashing into the driver-side of the Ford. The impact resulted in the Ford spinning in the road. The Mercedes continued for a short distance before the unknown black male driver fled on foot.
The vehicle’s passenger, Naudia Johnson, 26, of Garden City, was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The driver of the Ford was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information on the crash or the identity of the driver is asked to contact SPD’s Traffic Unit at (912) 525-2421 or 525-2474. Tips can also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tipsters remain anonymous.
