2008 Woodie Awards
University student killed after hit by tow truck
Issue date: 7/1/08 Section: News
University student Jason Zhengxin Hao was killed Friday night after running into the path of an oncoming truck on the Athens Perimeter, according to police.
According to a report in the Athens Banner-Herald, a tow-truck driver pulling a tractor trailer saw Hao crouched on the side of the road as he approached South Milledge Avenue coming from Oconee County, said Athens-Clarke police Lt. Keith Morris.
Hao darted into the road. The driver of the tow truck and his passenger "had absolutely no time to react," Morris said.
The accident is being ruled as a possible suicide, Morris told the Banner-Herald, and no charges are planned against the truck driver.
According to a report in the Athens Banner-Herald, a tow-truck driver pulling a tractor trailer saw Hao crouched on the side of the road as he approached South Milledge Avenue coming from Oconee County, said Athens-Clarke police Lt. Keith Morris.
Hao darted into the road. The driver of the tow truck and his passenger "had absolutely no time to react," Morris said.
The accident is being ruled as a possible suicide, Morris told the Banner-Herald, and no charges are planned against the truck driver.
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Charlie Hao
posted 6/30/08 @ 3:50 PM EST
There will be a memorial service for Jason at 1:00pm on July 1, Tuesday. The service will be hold at A.S. Turner $ Sons, 2773 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033 (tel: 404-292-1551. (Continued…)
Kim
posted 6/30/08 @ 7:19 PM EST
His family will be in my prayers. I am sorry for their loss.
Ellene
posted 7/01/08 @ 12:31 AM EST
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the family/friends of this young man.
randy gregory
posted 7/01/08 @ 5:32 PM EST
I feel bad for all involved,our prayer's are with you
Winfield J. Abbe
posted 7/03/08 @ 3:46 AM EST
At most entrances and exits to the Athens By- Pass, there are signs prohibiting, among other vehicles, pedestrians on the By-Pass. This tragic accident illustrates why pedestrians are so prohibited and why it is a violation of the law to walk along the By-Pass or illegally jay-walk across it. (Continued…)
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