The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Marietta Police Department on May 22, 2024:
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – Early Sunday morning, May 19, 2024, Marietta officers were working an accident on I-75 when a passing motorist struck the side of a parked police cruiser with their emergency lights activated. Two Marietta officers were inside the cruiser when it was sideswiped.
While both officers were transported for treatment, thankfully neither were seriously injured in the crash. The crash occurred around 2:40 AM on I-75 Northbound near Delk Road.
The suspect kept driving and fled the disabled cruiser and officers. Responding officers canvased the area but were unable to locate the suspect Sunday morning.
Through the use of technology and assistance from the Cobb County Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) we have now identified the suspect vehicle as a white Lexus SUV, see attached photo. The vehicle was last seen in Gwinnett County near Beaver Ruin Road hours after the crash occurred.
We are asking for the public’s help locating the suspect vehicle and identifying the driver from the crash. Anyone with information about the vehicle and/or driver is urged to contact Marietta Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Investigator C. Roper at 770-794-5357 or via email croper@mariettaga.gov
You can also remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477).
