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Suspect in deadly metro Atlanta hit-and-run in custody after capture at hotel
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The accused, Derrick Lydell Mathis, 52, was taken into custody. He allegedly struck a woman, Andrea Cantrell, with his vehicle.
A driver is facing a charge of homicide by vehicle after a fatal incident. The accused, Derrick Lydell Mathis, 52, was taken into custody. He allegedly struck a woman, Andrea Cantrell, with his vehicle.
Mathis was identified through surveillance footage, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol. Flock Safety license plate readers were also used to track the vehicle.
Further details about the incident are available, including the role of the Conyers Police Department in the investigation and capture of the suspect.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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