Family of woman killed in Atlanta hit-and-run celebrate her 35th birthday, still seeking justice

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Friday marks what should have been Brittany Glover’s 35th birthday.

Glover’s family held a balloon release at the intersection of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway and Finley Avenue.

“Today is a special day because it’s Brittany’s birthday. It was one of those signature birthdays,” said her mother Valerie Handy-Carey.

Glover was killed by a hit-and-run driver while trying to cross the intersection in September 2022.

Atlanta mother pleading for hit-and-run driver who killed daughter to come forward

There have been no arrests. Atlanta Police says the case is currently in an “inactivated status due to inconclusive leads in the investigation.”

Her mother has been traveling to Atlanta from her home state of Ohio ever since Glover’s death.

Handy-Carey said she will continue to push for justice and pedestrian safety.

“We just want the community to be reminded that this is a high-risk area to be safe and to remember the life of Brittany Glover, a young lady who came here trying to fulfill a dream and didn’t get opportunity to do so,” she said.

The high-profile case has caught the attention of the Atlanta City Council. In November, the Atlanta City Council increased the reward up to $10,000.

There is legislation in the works to rename Finley Avenue to Brittany Glover Drive.

Handy-Carey said she’s been working with Atlanta city leaders on the proposal.

$10K reward being offered to find hit-and-run driver in year-long cold case

“That’s one way to celebrate her legacy that her dying was not in vain,” she said.

Glover had moved to Atlanta to begin a career as a flight attendant. Her mother said Glover gained angel wings instead.

“It’s bittersweet. It’s hard to get through, it’s a faith walk for me,” Handy-Carey said.

The ordinance to rename Finley Avenue is in committee. It’s expected to go before the city council for a vote in the coming weeks.

Anyone with information on the case can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at (404) 577-TIPS (8477), online www.StopCrimeAtl.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000.

Copyright 2024 WANF. All rights reserved.