Updated: Multiple Hits for Motorist Killed on I-75
Authorities have identified the man found in a travel lane near an abandoned vehicle on the shoulder.
Updated Tuesday, 2 p.m.
Authorities have identified the deceased as Shannon Larry Chumbler, 37, of Cumming.
Wright said troopers continue the investigation, but have no new leads in the case.
Original Report
A stop early this morning to check an abandoned car on Interstate 75 led to the discovery of a body that had been struck by several vehicles, Georgia State Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright said.
The Bartow County Sheriff's Office deputy about 1:35 a.m. pulled to the side of I-75 northbound near Glade Road in Acworth and saw the body in a travel lane. Authorities say oncoming traffic had hit the person multiple times, but it also appears he or she was in a travel lane on initial impact.
Investigators believe the first vehicle to strike the person is larger, possibly a big truck. Agencies in the area have been alerted to be on the lookout for a larger vehicle with damage consistent with hitting a pedestrian. At 10:30 a.m., none had been found.
GSP, the sheriff's office and the coroner are working to positively identify the person and notify the next of kin.
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Hope Thompson
7:01 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012
This is my cousin . Please pray for our family . IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING OR THE PERSON WHI DONE THIS PLEASE LET THE POLICE KNOW SO THEY CAN CATCH THE COLD HEARTED PERSON WHO WOULD LEAVE SOMEONE LIKE THAT !
Delane
7:24 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Prayers are going up-may God bless you and your family.
Delane
Acworth
Hope Thompson
10:18 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Thank you , his parents really need the prayers , they are taking it really hard
Christy Porteous
11:15 am on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Our family is sending our thoughts and prayers your way. My uncle and cousin were killed by a motorist on I-20 while changing a tire years back. It is a devastating loss.
Hope Thompson
1:44 pm on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Im sorry for your family's loss also . It is devastating .His mama is so pitiful .
doug
2:49 pm on Sunday, April 22, 2012
Lift your eyes to the sky ...he is smiling down on you and holding his mama's hand...God Bless you all/
Neena
6:38 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Shannon's parents and family. My Mom and her best friend worked with Shannon a few years ago and thought the world of him. My husband went to school with Shannon and said he was always very nice in school. This is such a senseless loss and our prayer is that God will comfort Shannon's family and give you all peace in a way that only GOD can do in such a tragic situation. Peace & Blessings, Neena & Matthew Payne
Hope Thompson
8:13 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thank you Neena for your thought and prayers. I will make sure Aunt Debbie (his mom) know of the kind words you spoke about him. He was a wonderful caring person. He help take care of his mom when she had cancer and with her Parkinson's now.