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Authorities ID suspect in hit-and-run that left Statham man, dog dead

Authorities have issued arrest warrants for Sandy Wilson.

WINDER, Ga. — Authorities have identified the driver they say left a Statham, Georgia man and his dog for dead after a hit-and-run.

The Barrow County Sheriff's Office issued arrest warrants for 42-year-old Sandy Wilson of Winder, Georgia.

Wilson now faces several charges including first-degree vehicular homicide, felony hit-and-run, reckless driving, failure to report an accident, driving too fast for conditions, failure to maintain lane, driving on the wrong side of the road and cruelty to animals.

According to authorities, 66-year-old Marvin Barnes was out walking his dog along Jefferson Road around 8 a.m. on Dec. 3. Barrow Sheriff's officials said Barnes was about 6 to 8 feet off the roadway when Wilson's silver Infiniti left the roadway and slammed into him and his dog. 

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Authorities said Wilson, seen below in a previous mug shot, kept going and turned onto Arnold Road. 

Credit: Barrow County Sheriff's Office

Investigators found the Infiniti later that day, but Wilson is still on the run.

The sheriff's office is searching for her and anyone who may have information on where she is. They're asking anyone with details to contact them immediately. 

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