Crime & Safety
Forsyth Co. Hit-And-Run Suspect Charged With Vehicular Homicide
A 70-year-old man died in the hit-and-run Tuesday at Atlanta Highway, near where his nephew was standing and watching the crash.
FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — A 48-year-old man accused in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of 70-year-old Joaquin Vega Tuesday at Atlanta Highway is facing charges.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office named Agapito Romo Vazquez as the man accused of killing Vega around 8:30 p.m. in front of Vega's nephew. Both men are from Alpharetta.
Authorities said a vehicle matching the description of the suspect's vehicle was found in the 6400 block of Atlanta Highway.
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Evidence showed the vehicle, which was not identified, had a new windshield, authorities said. They added the driver's side of the vehicle had been cleaned.
Deputies were able to acquire the broken, bloody windshield from the case, authorities said.
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Vazquez was charged on suspicion of first-degree homicide by vehicle, felony hit and run and driving without a license, authorities said.
Forsyth County Jail records show he was also charged on suspicion of tampering with evidence. He remained in the jail Thursday.
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