A University of Georgia student from Toccoa was killed early Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle in Athens.
According to a press release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Knox Whiten, 21, was struck by an unknown vehicle around 2:00 a.m. on the GA Outer 10 Loop near Chase Street.
Knox died because of injuries sustained in the accident.
This is the eighth fatal motor vehicle crash of 2021 in Athens-Clarke County.
Athens-Clarke County Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to contact Officer First Class Trotter at [email protected] or by phone at 762-400-7326. Those with information can also contact Lieutenant McIlvanie at [email protected] or by phone at 762-400-7089.
Anonymous tips can be made by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.