COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – A suspect is facing felony charges after a pedestrian was killed and another injured in Columbus during a hit and run in September.

Christopher McNeil was arrested on October 30. He is accused of the following:

• Vehicular homicide (murder) first degree
• hit and run (murder)
• Other traffic related charges

The hit and run happened on September 20 in the area of ​​5th Avenue and 20th Street.

According to Columbus police, Robert Norman was pronounced dead at the scene and another pedestrian suffered injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle.

McNeil is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 8:00 a.m. This case remains under investigation.

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