Woman Killed in Early Morning Hit-and-Run on I-75
A 23-year-old woman, Jaquelin Telesforo Vazquez, was killed in a hit-and-run incident on I-75 northbound near Cleveland Avenue SW in Atlanta early Sunday morning. Her disabled Acura MDX was struck by a Volkswagen Tiguan, and the driver of the Volkswagen…
Atlanta, GA, August 23, 2026 —
A fatal hit-and-run incident occurred early Sunday morning on Interstate 75 northbound in Atlanta, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old woman. The victim has been identified as Jaquelin Telesforo Vazquez.
The incident took place near the Cleveland Avenue Southwest exit. Authorities report that Ms. Vazquez’s vehicle, a disabled Acura MDX, was struck by a Volkswagen Tiguan. Following the collision, the driver of the Volkswagen reportedly fled the scene on foot.
The exact circumstances leading to the Acura MDX being disabled on the interstate were not immediately available. Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the collision and the subsequent investigation are pending.
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