In Johnston County, the hunt for the hit-and-run driver continues following a tragic collision on US Highway 70. The incident resulted in the death of 25-year-old Kortney Atkins and injured three others, including her young son. Kortney, described as a devoted mother, was fatally injured when a BMW, driven the wrong way, struck the Jeep she was in. Authorities are intensifying their efforts to locate the BMW’s driver, who fled the scene post-crash. Witnesses reported the driver’s erratic behavior, and charges pending include felony death by motor vehicle. The community and state troopers are calling for any information that could lead to an arrest.
