MARIETTA, Ga. — 11Alive has learned that a juvenile who was hit while riding his bicycle in Marietta has died.
Police confirmed the death on Monday, days after the accident which happened Aug. 26 in the area of North Marietta Parkway and the I-75 northbound ramps.
The initial investigation suggests that, around 4:20 p.m. that day, a Nissan Maxima was heading east on North Marietta Parkway when it struck the bicyclist.
Police have declined to name the person on the bicycle but confirmed he was a juvenile and that he was taken to Wellstar Kennestone for treatment. However, he didn't survive his injuries. It's not yet clear if the driver of the other vehicle will face any charges.
The Marietta Police Department's Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is still investigating the crash and asking anyone with information about it to contact Investigator Jon Johnson at 770-794-5384.
Update: The bicyclist has been identified as 15 year old Robert Schulz of Marietta.
