Augusta man dies after being hit while walking on Fayetteville Road

FAYETTEVILLE, Georgia. – Fayetteville Police responded to a report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Stonewall Avenue West and Heritage Park Way at approximately 10:44 p.m. on July 4.

The pedestrian, identified as 35-year-old William Grigsby of Augusta, was immediately transported to Piedmont Fayette Hospital for medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Grigsby succumbed to his injuries on July 6.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Grigsby was walking east in the east-center lane of Stonewall Avenue at the time of the collision. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene.

The Fayetteville Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement and Accident Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses. Authorities are asking any witnesses to come forward and contact Sergeant Z. Campbell at 770-719-4219 or via email at [email protected].