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Father of Four Killed; Suspect Caught in Land Rover
7 Oct
Summary
- A father of four was killed in a hit-and-run while in a crosswalk.
- The suspect was identified and arrested at his home days later.
- A fundraiser for the victim's children has already raised over $20,000.
A fatal hit-and-run incident occurred Saturday night when Steven Reynolds, a father of four, was struck while walking in a crosswalk. The driver of a black SUV fled the scene, leaving Reynolds with severe injuries from which he later died at the hospital.
Police arrested Michael Garner Hilliard on Monday in connection with the death. Investigators identified his vehicle as a Land Rover Discovery, matching witness descriptions and recovered vehicle parts. A damaged Land Rover was found at Hilliard's home.
Reynolds was remembered by friends and neighbors as a dedicated father, business owner, and youth sports volunteer. A fundraiser established for his children had raised more than $20,000 as of Tuesday, offering some support to his grieving family.
