Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation in Hinesville, GA Involving Hughey Hoak – August 16, 2025

In the early hours of Saturday, August 16, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Hinesville, Georgia, when 52-year-old Hughey Hoak was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing Highway 196 near the Frozen Paradise area. The suspect vehicle—a dark-colored truck or SUV—fled the scene after impact, later found abandoned and secured by authorities as part of the investigation.

The Hinesville Police Department’s Traffic Accident Investigation Unit is actively pursuing leads in this case. Officials are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the department at (912) 368-8211. The circumstances remain under investigation, and the community awaits further developments in what police are treating as a serious hit-and-run fatality.