Atlanta police are seeking help identifying a woman they say drove a white Tesla that struck a pedestrian after a dispute near 1206 Metropolitan Ave. SE. The incident occurred May 26; officers responded the next day, and investigators have released images in an effort to identify the driver, known by the nickname J3.
Victim Was Alert When Officers Arrived
According to WSB-TV, investigators say an adult woman was hit by a white Tesla after a dispute involving several people near the Metropolitan Avenue address. The station reported that officers who arrived on May 27 found the victim awake and breathing.
Images released by police show a woman entering the driver's side of a white Tesla, WSB-TV reported. Investigators know the woman by the alias J3, but her identity has not been publicly confirmed. The circumstances surrounding the dispute and collision remain under investigation.
How to Submit a Tip
Crime Stoppers is seeking information from anyone who recognizes the woman in the images or knows about the incident. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 404-577-8477, visiting stopcrimeatl.org, or using the P3 Tips app, according to the report. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information that helps investigators.
Another Atlanta Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Case
Yes. In a separate Midtown investigation, police sought the public’s help identifying a driver after a vehicle making an illegal U-turn struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk at Peachtree Street and 10th Street on March 5, 2025, according to FOX 5 Atlanta, citing the Atlanta Police Department’s Accident Investigations Unit.
Police have released images as they work to identify the Tesla driver. Anyone with information about the May 26 dispute or collision can contact Crime Stoppers using the options above.
