Tyrik Jackson dies in fatal Thomas County hit-and-run
Fatal Thomas County hit-and-run death of Tyrik Jackson – Obituary
Tyrik Jackson, 28, was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Thomas County, Georgia, on January 25, 2026. The incident occurred just before 1:30 a.m. on Hall Road near Lawrence Drive, authorities confirmed.
Georgia State Patrol identified 34-year-old Kristopher McLeod as the driver involved. McLeod has been charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident, according to the Thomas County Sheriff’s Office.
Officers responded after deputies discovered Jackson lying in the roadway while handling a separate call. The investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.