Jaylen Fitzpatrick obituary, a 16-Year-Old Rising Junior at Marietta High School, Tragically Loses His Life in a Hit-and-Run Accident on Ga. 360/Powder Springs Street in Cobb County.
Jaylen Fitzpatrick, a promising young student, was identified by Marietta High School officials as the 16-year-old victim of a fatal hit-and-run accident on Saturday night. The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Ga. 360/Powder Springs Street in Cobb County, leaving the school community and family devastated.
According to authorities, Jaylen was struck by a red Hyundai Santa Fe SUV while walking in the right travel lane. Despite efforts to save him, the teen tragically passed away at the scene of the accident. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene, leaving Jaylen behind, and investigators are now seeking information from the public to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Marietta City Schools Superintendent Dr. Grant Rivera expressed the school’s condolences and offered support to Jaylen’s family, acknowledging the tremendous loss. The school community is rallying around the Fitzpatrick family, offering comfort and assistance during this difficult time.
Jaylen Fitzpatrick’s life was a testament to his love for learning, his family, and his friends. His memory will continue to inspire and motivate those who knew him, and his family will find strength in the love and support of their community.
As the community comes together to mourn the loss of Jaylen Fitzpatrick, his family is seeking answers and justice. The tragic loss of this young life has sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences from across the region.
Cobb County police officer Aaron Wilson emphasized the importance of stopping at the scene of a traffic collision and providing aid as required by law. The driver’s decision to flee the scene has left a family and community grieving, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation into the fatal hit-and-run accident is ongoing, with authorities working tirelessly to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. The community is coming together to support the Fitzpatrick family and to ensure that justice is served.
Jaylen Fitzpatrick’s legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched in his 16 years. His memory will continue to inspire and motivate those who knew him, and his family will find strength in the love and support of their community.
Rest in peace, Jaylen Fitzpatrick. Your life was a blessing to those who knew you, and your memory will never be forgotten.
