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Brookhaven woman accused of running man over, killing him during argument in Fayetteville

By and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  September 22, 2024 10:10am EDT
Fayetteville
FOX 5 Atlanta

Brookhaven woman arrested in deadly hit-and-run

Danielle Loyd, 26, of Brookhaven, was arrested over the weekend and charged with felony murder after being accused of hitting and killing a man she knew, then fleeing from the scene.

In brief:

    • Fayetteville police probe intentional fatal hit-and-run.
    • Male victim Don Callier found injured on September 21; later died.
    • Suspect Danielle Loyd allegedly hit Callier after an argument.
    • Loyd arrested and charged with felony murder; court date set.
    • Police limit details to maintain investigation integrity.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. - Fayetteville police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that they believe was intentional.

Police were called to the scene in the area of East Stonewall Avenue and Lee Street at around 10:23 p.m. on September 21. That's where they found a male victim. He later died in the hospital from his injuries.

Through a preliminary investigation, officers discovered 26-year-old Danielle Loyd of Brookhaven was behind the wheel. They believe she knew the victim, 48-year-old Don Callier of Fayetteville, and was involved in some sort of argument with him before she intentionally hit him and took off from the scene.

Danielle Loyd (Credit: City of Fayetteville Public Safety, Facebook)

Early the next morning, Fayetteville police found her back in Brookhaven. She was arrested, charged with felony murder and taken to the Fayette County Jail.

On Monday, Fayetteville police said they were not answering any questions about the ongoing investigation to protect its integrity. 

Black 2024 BMW I4 with Georgia license plate CZJ2391 (Credit: City of Fayetteville Public Safety, Facebook)

Loyd’s initial appearance hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 15 in Fayette County court.  

If you know anything about this incident, you're asked to contact the Fayetteville Police Department at 770-461-4441 or 770-461-4357.

Sources:

  • Fayetteville Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff's Office

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