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Pedestrian killed after man steals FedEx truck in Glynn County, Georgia State Patrol says

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GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. — Malincoln Smith, of Brunswick, was arrested after he stole a FedEx truck and killed a pedestrian, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

Around 1:38 p.m. on Friday afternoon, troopers responded to a hit-and-run crash on Norwich Street in Glynn County.

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Troopers discovered a stolen FedEx truck was recklessly driven through a parking lot, striking an SUV and a pedestrian.

The driver left the scene but was arrested after being chased.

Smith, the driver, is being charged with DUI, driving on a sidewalk, felony vehicular manslaughter, felony hit and run, and other miscellaneous charges by other agencies, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

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There were several crashes caused by the incident and charges can vary from agency to agency.

Georgia State Patrol identified the victim as 66-year-old Larry Holloway.

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