‘Reckless’ driver runs over teen in Marietta parking lot, police say

MARIETTA, Ga. – Marietta police say a reckless driver doing burnouts in a parking lot hit a pedestrian late Friday night.

What we know:

It happened in the Westside Plaza at the corner of Powder Springs Road and Sandtown Road at 11:30 p.m.

Police identified the victim as 19-year-old Jeremias Escalante Perez from Virginia. They say Perez was either walking or standing in the lot when a silver Infinity G35 crashed into him.

Perez was dragged by the car as the driver attempted to flee.

He was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

What we don’t know:

Police have not yet identified the driver. This is an active investigation.

What you can do:

The suspect’s vehicle had a test drive tag in place of a license plate. Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the vehicle and driver.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Officer J. Henderson at 770-794-5384.  You can also submit anonymous tips via their app or through Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta.