UPDATE: New information on fatal Skelton Rd. hit-and-run

New information became available Wednesday on the hit-and-run two weeks ago on Skelton Road that resulted in the death two days later of a Gainesville woman. The state patrol confirming that it is investigating along with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).

STATE PATROL NARRATIVE:

“Our agency can confirm that on 4/18/24, Teresa Bruce was struck by a vehicle on Skelton Rd which left the scene and she was transported from the scene to a medical facility with serious injuries.

There was a male walking with her, and Hall County SO has located him and interviewed him. 

The investigating Trooper was notified of Ms. Bruce’s death on 4/26.   At this time, the investigation is open and ongoing. GSP-Gainesville and SCRT-B are working with Hall County CID on this investigation.”

The sheriff’s office confirmed Monday that it was investigating the matter after being advised that Bruce’s body bore signs of a possible assault. MONDAY’S STORY: Gville woman dies after hit-and-run but is there more to her death? 97.5 Glory FM | North Georgia’s Family Radio Station (wgtjradio.com)