Columbus, GA : Carver baseball coach dies after wreck near Buena Vista Road on Monday, April 18, 2016

Carver High baseball coach David Pollard died Monday after he was involved in a three-vehicle wreck caused by a stolen car at the intersection of Buena Vista and Andrews roads, officials said.

Pollard, 36, died of blunt-force trauma at 1:52 p.m., chief deputy coroner Freeman Worley said. The cause of death will be confirmed after an autopsy.

Pollard was married with one daughter.

“All of us within the MCSD are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Coach David Pollard,” superintendent David Lewis told the Ledger-Enquirer. “He was liked and respected by all who knew him, and the students he taught and coached have been profoundly touched by this senseless tragedy. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his family as we rally in support of them during this difficult time.”

A witness said he saw the collision and checked on Pollard, who he couldn’t get out of the vehicle. He said he saw the other driver run away from the scene.

Columbus Sgt. Fred Carnes said a stolen silver Audi hit Pollard’s silver Chevrolet sedan and knocked the car into a black truck.

The driver of the stolen vehicle left on foot, going south on Andrews Road, Carnes said, and has not been found.

He was described as a black male in his early 20s who appeared to be around 6-foot-1 and weighing 145 pounds. He was wearing dark clothes and has injuries, officials said.

Police are asking the public to call 911 if they see anyone matching that description.

Carnes said Monday evening authorities are investigating whether there was a police pursuit prior to the wreck.


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