The reward for tips leading to the apprehension of the individual responsible for a deadly hit and run in Candler County, Ga., has been increased.

Tiffany Carter of Glennville was struck and killed in a hit-and-run Saturday, May 24.

The 43-year-old was hit between 3:30- 4:30 a.m. on High 46 West before Canoochee Road and Hiawatha Road.

“The person(s) responsible abandoned her on the road and fled the scene. Let that sink in,” stated a spokesperson from the Candler County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). “No family should have to lay a loved one to rest without answers. We require your assistance. You might have witnessed something or overheard something.”

The reward has been increased to $2,500, local law enforcement said.

“There might be someone displaying suspicious behavior or operating a vehicle with unexplained damage,” officials mentioned. “Someone holds the key to what happened, and we need to hear from you.”

All tips go directly to CCSO investigators.

You can remain anonymous. You can submit a tip online at call our tip line at (912) 685-8649 or the CCSO main at (912) 685-2568.