Woman Killed Today in Hit and Run in Augusta

Richmond County authorities are investigating a fatal hit-and-run early this morning in south Augusta.

Coroner Mark Bowen says 21-year-old Zyionna Fields of Dudley Street was hit by a southbound vehicle while walking in the 3000 block of Mike Padgett Highway.  Fields was pronounced dead at 2:54 a.m.  An autopsy has been scheduled.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating.  So far, no vehicle information is available.

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