Silver Creek Man Found Texting while Driving As He Hit and Killed Skyler Redden

Joshua Cleveland Harker, 36 of Silver Creek, has been arrested and charged with a wreck that resulted in the death of 31 year-old Skyler Redden, of Shannon.

Reports said that Redden was putting gas in his work truck on the side of GA 53 near Dempsey Road when Harker hit him with his vehicle.

Investigators determined that Harker was texting on his cellphone when he hit Redden and a second victim, 43 year-old Michael Redden.

Harker is charged with 1^st degree homicide by vehicle, reckless driving and distracted driving hand free violation.