Carlos Zapete Vicente, 34 of Rome, was charged in a fatal hit and run that occurred on Redmond Circle near West Side Industrial Blvd  back on March 9th.

Reports said that Vicente hit 20 year-old Joseph Campbell while he was riding his bicycle and failed to stop and check on him.

Vicente is charged with homicide by vehicle, hit and run and duty to report an accident.

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A 20 year-old bicyclist, identified as Joseph Campbell, was struck and killed in a hit and run on Redmond Road Wednesday.

Reports said that Campbell was struck near Westside Industrial Boulevard.

He was transported to Atrium Health Floyd where he was pronounced dead.

The Rome Police Department is investigating the wreck.

The Rome Police Department Selective Enforcement Unit is seeking information in reference to a fatal hit and run traffic crash that occurred on March 9, 2022. At approximately 7:49pm on Redmond Circle near Westside Industrial Blvd, a cyclist was traveling south-bound when an unknown white pick-up truck approached from the rear and struck the cyclist. After the crash, the suspect vehicle fled the scene. We are seeking assistance from the public in the identification of the vehicle and or driver. The vehicle is expected to have front end and/or undercarriage damage. The vehicle may also have damage to the right front tire from impacting a curb in their efforts to flee the scene. A photo of the suspect vehicle is attached. The picture is of low quality and officers are attempting to locate additional video of the vehicle. We would like to encourage anyone with information to please contact the Rome Police Department Selective Enforcement Unit.