Nationwide — Terrell Lowdermilk, a 36-year-old African American man from Tennessee, was killed in a hit-and-run on Interstate 75. Christopher Bradshaw, a 48-year-old former Georgia police lieutenant, was later arrested and charged with murder by automobile and hit-and-run.
The crash occurred round 2:30 a.m. on August 13. Lowdermilk, a truck driver, had pulled over on an exit ramp in Marietta, Georgia, after a minor fender bender. Whereas he was exchanging insurance coverage particulars with one other driver, a Chevrolet Silverado struck him and fled the scene.
In response to 11 Alive, investigators later linked the truck to Bradshaw, who was off obligation on the time. Police traced particles from the automobile utilizing serial numbers and confirmed his connection by visitors cameras and witness accounts. The Marietta Police Division arrested him two days later.
Bradshaw’s arrest ended his 14-year profession with the Milton Police Division, the place he had been praised as a high investigator. He now faces felony costs that would convey as much as 15 years in jail. He’s at present held with out bond in Cobb County Jail.
Lowdermilk’s household described him as bold, hardworking, and dedicated to caring for his mom. His cousin launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to assist with funeral bills and help his mom, Cindy Hayes. Thus far, it has raised over $5,000 towards its $24,000 purpose.
The Milton Police Division launched an announcement providing condolences to Lowdermilk’s household and pledged cooperation with investigators. The case stays underneath the Marietta Police Division’s evaluate.
